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Lip Reconstruction
Defects in the lower lip involving more than 50% of the lip need something more complex than a few sutures. In this lip reconstruction case I have “borrowed” tissue (a flap) from the upper lip to repair the large lower lip defect following tumour excision. The bridge carrying the blood supply for the flap is left for 2 weeks. During this time the flap develops a new blood supply and the bridge can be safely divided.
Click on the link below to view the images from this procedure.
WARNING! This post contains images of a graphic nature.
Tumour removed from lower lip and the flap can be seen sitting in original position in upper lip.
Flap from upper lip transferred to lower lip and sutured in place - the bridge keeping the flap alive can be seen joining the upper and lower lips together.
Operation 2 weeks later "bridge" divided and operation completed.
6 weeks post-op.
Posted: April 19th, 2012
Posted In: Case of the Week
Hi, i am 24 years old from Kenya.I sustained human bites from my ex boyfriend causing me to loose my upper lip and left ear. I have undergone reconstruction but the luck of specialist left me looking worse. I hope you can somehow help. Thanks
Hi Diana, If you are currently in Australia please contact Dr Luke Stradwick’s team on (07) 5591 4808 to discuss further. Thank you.