This document discusses the treatment of labiomental cleft deformity through primary surgery. It begins by describing the anatomy of the labiomental region and causes of labiomental cleft deformity. It then discusses the primary surgical techniques used to correct the deformity, including closure of the cleft and tightening of the mental muscles. The main challenges are fibrosis and asymmetry after surgery. The proposed treatment is to perform orthognathic surgery to advance the midline and correct the deformity long-term. Close follow-up is needed due to the risk of fibrous bands and asymmetry potentially restricting lip mobility.
This document discusses the treatment of labiomental cleft deformity through primary surgery. It begins by describing the anatomy of the labiomental region and causes of labiomental cleft deformity. It then discusses the primary surgical techniques used to correct the deformity, including closure of the cleft and tightening of the mental muscles. The main challenges are fibrosis and asymmetry after surgery. The proposed treatment is to perform orthognathic surgery to advance the midline and correct the deformity long-term. Close follow-up is needed due to the risk of fibrous bands and asymmetry potentially restricting lip mobility.
This document discusses the treatment of labiomental cleft deformity through primary surgery. It begins by describing the anatomy of the labiomental region and causes of labiomental cleft deformity. It then discusses the primary surgical techniques used to correct the deformity, including closure of the cleft and tightening of the mental muscles. The main challenges are fibrosis and asymmetry after surgery. The proposed treatment is to perform orthognathic surgery to advance the midline and correct the deformity long-term. Close follow-up is needed due to the risk of fibrous bands and asymmetry potentially restricting lip mobility.