Reconstruction of upper lip scar using tissue expander advancement flap

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Patients with severe burns often develop upper lip deformities and extensive scarring, necessitating reconstructive treatments.
• Upper lip contracture and disfigurement significantly impact a patient's quality of life and aesthetic appearance.

Observation:

• A patient presented with extensive scarring and deformities across the entire upper lip following a burn injury.
• The patient sought surgical intervention to correct the upper lip's contracture and improve its overall appearance.

Findings:

• The entire upper lip was successfully reconstructed using bilateral tissue expander advancement flaps.
• This reconstructive approach led to significant improvement in upper lip contracture and aesthetic outcome.
• Scar removal resulted in a satisfactory cosmetic result for the patient.

Implications:

• Bilateral tissue expander advancement flaps offer an effective solution for extensive upper lip reconstruction.
• This method provides advantages such as inconspicuous scarring, good skin texture, and color matching.
• The technique holds promise for improving patient outcomes in cases of severe upper lip deformities post-burns.