A Modified Single-Step Method to Repair a Central Defect of the Upper Lip

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

• Central upper lip defects present significant reconstructive challenges.
• Existing techniques often necessitate secondary procedures for optimal aesthetics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a novel surgical approach for central upper lip defect repair.
• To evaluate the aesthetic outcome of a single-stage reconstruction technique.

Main Methods:

• A case report detailing the repair of a central upper lip defect caused by a human bite.
• Application of Goldstein's principles for lateral lip defects.
• Utilized two full-thickness miomucosal advancement flaps from the upper lip vermilion.

Main Results:

• Achieved predictable and satisfactory aesthetic results in a single surgical procedure.
• Demonstrated the efficacy of miomucosal flaps for central lip reconstruction.

Conclusions:

• The described technique offers a viable single-stage solution for central upper lip defects.
• Miomucosal advancement flaps provide excellent aesthetic outcomes in lip reconstruction.