Wedge resection of the lower lip

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Oncology
• Dermatology

Background:

• Lower lip tumors often require surgical intervention.
• Minimally invasive procedures are preferred for patient convenience and reduced morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe an operative technique for wedge resection of lower lip tumors.
• To emphasize the importance of vermilion border realignment in lower lip tumor surgery.

Main Methods:

• Office-based wedge resection procedure.
• Detailed description of the surgical technique.
• Focus on vermilion border reconstruction.

Main Results:

• Wedge resection is a viable office procedure for lower lip tumors.
• The described technique facilitates accurate vermilion border alignment.

Conclusions:

• Surgical management of lower lip tumors can be effectively performed in an office setting.
• Meticulous vermilion border reconstruction is crucial for successful cosmetic results after lower lip tumor resection.