Lip Adhesion in the Wide Cleft Lip: Indications and Operative Technique.

Phillips, Sarah; Veeramani, Anamika; Smetona, John; Junn, Alexandra; Lopez, Joseph; Valdes, Mark A; Steinbacher, Derek M · Plast Reconstr Surg · 2026

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Abstract

Lip adhesion procedures have proven useful in facilitating definitive cleft lip repair in wide cleft lip defects. This article and video vignette depict the indications, benefits, and operative technique of lip adhesion by the senior author to serve as a surgical guide for cleft lip management.