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Augmentation of the upper lip with temporalis fascia: a quantitative analysis
Behnam Bohluli1, Reza Amirzargar, Nima Moharamnejad
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Buali Hospital, Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Background:
Lip augmentation is a very common cosmetic procedure. A wide variety of materials have been used to enhance and contour the lips, including alloplastic and autogenous substances.
Objectives:
The authors describe their experience with augmentation of the upper lip using an autologous graft from the temporalis fascia.
Methods:
Patients were enrolled prospectively. Upper-lip projection and vermilion show were measured preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively for 19 patients who were candidates for lip augmentation with temporalis fascia.
Results:
Six months postoperatively, the mean values for upper-lip projection and lip vermilion were significantly greater than preoperative measurements.
Conclusions:
Augmentation of the upper lip with temporalis fascia appears to be safe and effective. Larger patient series, longer follow-up, and comparative studies are needed to corroborate these preliminary results.
Level Of Evidence:
4.
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