Lip And Perioral Reconstruction
July 2005
in “
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
”
TLDR Reconstruct lips with proper planning, templates, and revisions for appearance and function.
This document from 17 years ago discusses various techniques for lip and perioral reconstruction, including the use of local flaps and free flaps. The article emphasizes the importance of restoring both appearance and function, and discusses the anatomy of the lips and surrounding cheeks. The success of the procedure depends on correct planning of the incisions, accurate templates for defect reconstruction, and staging and revisions to achieve symmetry, function, and aesthetic appearance. The document also mentions the use of hair-bearing tissue to simulate a mustache in male patients and the importance of functional outcome assessment.
