Scars at the base of the alar make the curve of the alar unclear.
The scar was removed and a full-thickness skin graft was performed.
The color and texture match was good, but when smiling,
the seams of the skin graft stood out in a straight line, like a mountain ridge.
For fine adjustments, an oblique incision Z-plasty was performed.
The straight scar was divided.
Long scars are noticeable. Dividing them in a Z shape makes them less noticeable.
Correction of scar caused by lip lifting.
Ultimately, this is a deformity where dog ears gather at the base of the alar.
Unless this excess tissue is removed, the deformity will not be corrected; when smiling, the base of the alar protrudes and the curve of the alar becomes unclear. Additionally, the corners of the mouth will remain drooping.
The key to suturing is to avoid creating dead space under the skin.
External nose and scar revision after cleft lip.
Six months post-surgery
It's been 50 years since the patient's first cleft lip surgery at another hospital.
I'm incredibly honored that the patient chose me.
Above all, it's all about form.
The most difficult part was moving the alar slightly toward the center. Since there was excess tissue, the only option was to remove it in the direction of the nasolabial folds (Burow's triangle).
All of the tissue was removed using 45-degree oblique incisions, and the dermis was reconnected.
A Z-shaped flap was used to replace the nasal floor.
Six months have passed.
As expected, the oblique incisions look beautiful.
Dermal suturing is difficult, but it's worth it.
It's not in textbooks, but I think the era of oblique incisions is coming.
Shortening of the philtrum.
If it is shortened by 5-6mm, it will be impossible to hide the dog ear deformity, so it is treated in the direction of the nasolabial fold.
The scar will not be noticeable.
If you forcibly treat it with the alar width, it will cause a protruding deformation and the scar will tend to open up due to pressure.
The scar will not be clear.
Glamorous line correction.
3 months after surgery
The Capusuro Palpebral Fascia was shortened.
The shortened area was released through an incision below the eyelashes, but release alone can cause contracture and return to the original position.
The most reliable method is to transplant auricular cartilage to the lower edge of the tarsal plate to overcome the contracture.