Lip augmentation with preserved fascia lata.
BACKGROUND
Presently available techniques for lip augmentation have an assortment of limitations.


OBJECTIVE
To provide a safe, reliable method of lip augmentation on a long-term basis.


METHODS
Through a stab incision in each quadrant, chips of human cadaver, banked fascia lata were inserted into intralabial pockets.


RESULTS
Fascia lata grafting proved to be a simple effective technique of lip enhancement. Over the period of follow-up, enhancement was evident in most cases and no allergic reactions or infections occurred. Lip motion was satisfactory and paresthesia were minor.


CONCLUSIONS
Fascia lata grafting is a simple, controlled technique for graded lip enhancement.
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Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
D005206:Fascia Lata / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*