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Facial Plast Surg 2016; 32(02): 238-239
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1571810
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The Use of Submental Island Flap for Total Lower Lip Reconstruction: A Case Report

Yuxing Guo
1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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Chi Mao
1   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, China
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20 April 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Total lower lip reconstruction was performed in a 72-year-old man following a squamous cell carcinoma resection. To obtain an optimal functional result and to avoid any additional facial scarring, a submental island flap was used in a one-stage procedure. After 2.5 years of follow-up, the patient is very satisfied with the shape and function of the lower lip.

Keywords

submental island flap - lip defect - reconstruction
 

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