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Correction of Lip Canting Using Bioabsorbables during Orthognathic Surgery
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University.
Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 5, 2016
Summary
This study demonstrates that bioabsorbable devices effectively correct lip canting in patients with facial asymmetry during orthognathic surgery. The lip suspension procedure showed lasting improvements without complications over five years.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Background:
- Lip canting, a common facial asymmetry, presents significant challenges in surgical correction.
- Orthognathic surgery is often employed for facial deformities, but addressing associated lip canting requires specialized techniques.
Observation:
- A novel approach utilized bioabsorbable devices for soft tissue suspension to correct lip canting.
- Four patients with facial asymmetry underwent this lip suspension procedure during orthognathic surgery.
Findings:
- All patients exhibited improved lip lines post-procedure.
- The study observed no complications or late relapses over a five-year follow-up period.
- The efficacy of the Endotine suspension procedure appeared to increase over time, potentially due to induced fibrosis.
Implications:
- Bioabsorbable devices offer a promising solution for correcting lip canting, enhancing aesthetic outcomes in facial asymmetry correction.
- The long-term stability and potential for fibrosis-induced improvement suggest sustained benefits from this surgical technique.
