Successful treatment with injected hyaluronic acid in a patient with lip asymmetry after surgical correction of cleft lip.
BACKGROUND
Surgical repair of cleft lip, while correcting deformity and dysfunction, may leave residual cosmetic imperfections. The resultant asymmetry and low volume of the upper lip can be addressed surgically and via less invasive methods.


OBJECTIVE
We present the first reported use of injectable hyaluronic acid to correct the characteristic lip asymmetry and poor volume after surgical repair of a cleft lip.


METHODS
Using injectable hyaluronic acid, we treated the patient's upper lip to restore symmetry and achieve an augmented volume.


RESULTS
We obtained a symmetric correction and aesthetically pleasing volume augmentation in the affected lip. These results lasted approximately 4 months.


CONCLUSIONS
Using a temporary, alloplastic, injectable soft tissue filler such as hyaluronic acid satisfactorily achieves correction of asymmetry and low volume in a surgically repaired cleft lip. For patients who have endured multiple corrective surgeries, this is a novel and less invasive way to improve their cosmetic concerns.
Schweiger
Eric S
ES
Division of Dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), Kansas City, Kansas 66160, USA. eschweiger@kumc.edu
Riddle
Christy C
CC
Tonkovic-Capin
Viseslav
V
Aires
Daniel J
DJ
D000328:Adult; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D007267:Injections; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; C445361:Restylane