Augmentation cheiloplasty.
The description of a technique of augmentation cheiloplasty is given. It involves the advancement of two triangular distally based flaps in a V-to-Y technique. The plication of the orbicularis muscle adds to the thickening effect to the lip. The scars are inconspicuous, and the results are satisfactory with minimal complications.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*