Abstract
Large defects of the lips have always posed a significant challenge for the reconstructive surgeon. The lips are highly visible structures and are the main focal point of the lower third of the face. 1 Zide B.M. Head and neck reconstruction. in: McCarthy J.C. Plastic surgery. Vol. 3. WB Saunders Co, Philadelphia1990: 2009-2056 Google Scholar The complex anatomic structure and shape of the lips are very difficult to reproduce, both as functional and esthetic subunits of the face. Modern reconstruction of the lips evolved in the 1800s and was refined in the 1900s by using mostly local or regional techniques. 2 Gullane P.J. Martin G.F. Minor and major lip reconstruction. J Otolaryngol. 1982; 12: 75-82 Google Scholar
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