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An approach to the senile upper lip

J O Guerrissi1, L I Sanchez

  • 1Plastic Surgery Service, Hospital Cosme Argerich, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Surgical lip repair addresses age-related changes like elongated skin and wrinkles, restoring vermilion border aesthetics. This precise technique offers temporary, minor complications and satisfactory outcomes for lip rejuvenation.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Aging Research

Background:

  • Senile changes commonly affect the upper lip, altering its appearance.
  • These changes include changes in the vermilion border's length and shape.
  • Elongation of the lip skin and development of vertical wrinkles are also characteristic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a surgical technique for correcting age-related upper lip changes.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of this specific surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • A precise and patient surgical technique is detailed.
  • The methodology focuses on exact execution for optimal correction.

Main Results:

  • The described surgical technique effectively corrects senile lip changes.
  • Observed complications were temporary and not serious.
  • Satisfactory aesthetic results were achieved post-procedure.

Conclusions:

  • The presented surgical technique provides a reliable method for upper lip rejuvenation.
  • It effectively addresses alterations in the vermilion border, skin length, and wrinkles.
  • The procedure is associated with minimal and transient complications, yielding positive outcomes.

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