title: Reduction cheiloplasty: its role in the correction of dentofacial deformities.
abstract: The presence of prominent lips is common in individuals with various dentofacial and craniofacial deformities. The aetiology must be diagnosed to differentiate between pseudo-macrochelia and true macrocheilia. When considering surgical correction of the prominent lip, a precise description of the location and the magnitude of the deformity is required. With careful treatment planning, proper sequencing of the treatment, and a good understanding of the various surgical techniques, optimum results can be achieved. These aspects will be discussed in detail illustrated with appropriate cases.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000799:Angioedema / Q000601:surgery; D002508:Cephalometry; D003817:Dentition; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007569:Jaw Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D008046:Lip / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities; D008556:Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic