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Benjamin Talei1, Arman Danielian1
1Beverly Hills Center for Plastic and Laser Surgery, Beverly Hills, California.
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This study presents a simplified guideline for corner lip lifting (cheiloplasty), a procedure aimed at enhancing the lateral lip's appearance by addressing vermilion deficiency, philtral hooding, and angular depression.Despite the evolution of cosmetic cheiloplasty, with numerous techniques developed to enhance lip aesthetics, tailoring the procedure to individual patients and selecting suitable candidates remain significant challenges for surgeons.Utilizing detailed anatomical mapping based on relaxed skin tension lines and the Diagonal ("D") line, we outline precise surgical techniques to optimize vermilion exposure, elevate the chelion, and improve facial character.Key considerations include dental influences and aging-related ptosis, with specific endpoints and pitfalls highlighted to ensure reproducible outcomes.We introduce three types of corner lip lifts-1, 2a, and 2b-designed to treat varying degrees of lateral lip deficiencies in both younger and older patients, either alone or in combination with subnasal lip lifts using the Cupid Lift® algorithm.Sutures are removed at days 3 and 5, and incisions are lasered with a low-energy CO2 at 6 and 12 weeks.Our findings demonstrate that these procedures effectively restore lateral lip aesthetics, balance stomion and chelion positions, and ameliorate aging-related changes, offering a versatile approach for practitioners. This work advances cosmetic surgery by providing a streamlined framework for corner lip lifting, enhancing patient outcomes in facial rejuvenation and aesthetic harmony.
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