A New Method for Creating a Definite Philtrum by the Flipping of an Orbicularis Oris Muscle Flap in a Patient with an Indistinct Philtrum

The philtrum plays a key role in the appearance of the upper lip and nostril sill. Therefore, construction of the philtrum is crucial for attaining a natural appearance of the upper lip. We used a flipping myoplasty of the orbicularis oris muscle on a patient with a flat philtrum in order to effecti...

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Main Authors: Hyun Nam Choi, Sin Rak Kim, Yea Sik Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2013-01-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
Subjects:
Lip
Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-62.pdf