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[Labial expansion].

B Pittet1, D Montandon

  • 1Unité de chirurgie plastique et reconstructive, Département de chirurgie, hôpitaux universitaires de Genève, 24, rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Genève 14, Suisse. brigitte.pittet-cuenod@hcuge.ch

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|November 27, 2002
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Lip expansion, a traditional procedure, involves widening the mouth aperture. While newer techniques have reduced its necessity, lip expansion remains a viable option for specific cases, particularly involving the vermillon border.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Context:

  • Lip expansion is an ancient practice rooted in ethnic traditions.
  • Medical interventions for mouth aperture widening date back to the 19th century.

Purpose:

  • To explore the historical and current applications of lip expansion procedures.
  • To evaluate the continued relevance of lip expansion in modern plastic surgery.

Summary:

  • Historically, devices were developed to widen the mouth aperture for reconstructive or traditional purposes.
  • Advancements in flap techniques have largely superseded the need for traditional lip expansion.
  • Lip expansion is still indicated in select cases, especially for vermillon border augmentation.

Impact:

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  • Highlights the enduring utility of specific surgical techniques despite evolving methodologies.
  • Provides context for understanding the evolution of lip augmentation and reconstruction procedures.