Reduction cheiloplasty for upper lip hemangioma.
A technique for reconstruction of the upper lip following excision of a cavernous hemangioma is presented. An apron-vermilion flap from the inner third of buccal side is elevated, allowing good exposure of the hemangioma. Following removal of the hemangioma, the excessive mucosa-vermilion flap is reduced to form an accurate upper lip shape. This method achieves a pleasing contour of the upper lip.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods