Lower Lip Reconstruction With the New Ascending Mental Artery Perforator Flap.

ABSTRACT: Full-thickness defects of the lower lip pose a considerable challenge for reconstructive surgeons. The primary objective should be the restoration of oral sphincter competence, achieving both functionally and aesthetically favorable outcomes. For defects involving more than one-third of the lower lip, multiple locoregional flaps have been described as the optimal solution due to their color and texture match. Unfortunately, complications such as reduction of buccal circumference or microstomia have been reported, impacting patients' quality of life. For defects exceeding 80% of the lower lip, free flaps are required. In this study, we propose the new ascending mental artery perforator flap, based on the superficial perforating branches of the ascending mental artery. We applied this techni

SUBMITTER: Verga M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11902937 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature