The role of facial muscle resection in reconstruction of the paralyzed face.

Pessa, J E; Crimmins, C A · Ann Plast Surg · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The technique of resecting the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle can help improve nasal symmetry and is a useful ancillary procedure in reconstruction of the paralyzed face. In 3 patients with facial paralysis, this technique markedly changed the nasal deviation seen at rest and also affected the nasolabial angle and medial nasolabial fold. A patient report is presented.

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