Congenital double lip: review of 5 cases

Congenital double lip is rare and usually involves the upper lip. Apart from a deformity that interferes with speech and mastication, operation may be indicated for cosmetic reasons. We have operated on five patients with double lip deformities for cosmetic reasons. Although a midline constriction band between two mucosal bulges is thought to be a constant feature, four of our five cases did not have a midline constriction. We used an elliptical excision of the mucosal excess in the four patients. The one with central constriction had an elliptical excision on each side, combined with a vertical midline Z-plasty to release the central constriction. Satisfactory aesthetic results were achieved in all patients.