Reconstruction of a small defect of the lower vermilion adjacent to white roll using a modified O-Z flap
- Author:
Hong Il KIM
1
;
Ho Sung KIM
;
Jin Hyung PARK
;
Hyung Suk YI
;
Yoon Soo KIM
;
Hyo Young KIM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Archives of Craniofacial Surgery 2021;22(3):164-167
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Reconstruction of lip defects is important because the lips play an important role in maintaining aesthetic facial balance, facial expressions, and speech. There are various methods of lip reconstruction such as primary repair, skin grafting, and utilization of local and free flaps. It is important to select a proper reconstruction method according to the size and location of lip defect. Failure to select an appropriate method may result in distortion, color mismatch, sensory loss, and aesthetic imbalance. Herein we present a case of successful aesthetic reconstruction of the lower vermilion. We removed a venous malformation, which was limited to the lower vermilion and adjacent to the white roll, and repaired the defect using the modified O-Z flap.
