Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion

INTRODUCTION: Many authors consider the Bernard technique modified by Webster the first choice for total lower lip reconstruction. This technique preserves skin folds and anatomical landmarks on the face, and interferes minimally with the tactile sensibility of the reconstructed lip, resulting in sa...

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Main Authors: Victor Vieira Orsi, Antônio Carlos Pinto Oliveira, Daniel Sperb, David Sena, Jefferson Braga Silva, Marcus Vinícius Martins Collares, Nilton Tabajara Herter
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Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2016-06-01
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1735/en_v31n2a10.pdf
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author Victor Vieira Orsi
Antônio Carlos Pinto Oliveira
Daniel Sperb
David Sena
Jefferson Braga Silva
Marcus Vinícius Martins Collares
Nilton Tabajara Herter
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Antônio Carlos Pinto Oliveira
Daniel Sperb
David Sena
Jefferson Braga Silva
Marcus Vinícius Martins Collares
Nilton Tabajara Herter
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description INTRODUCTION: Many authors consider the Bernard technique modified by Webster the first choice for total lower lip reconstruction. This technique preserves skin folds and anatomical landmarks on the face, and interferes minimally with the tactile sensibility of the reconstructed lip, resulting in satisfying cosmetic and functional outcomes. Despite agreeing with the principles of the Webster technique, a modification is proposed to improve reconstruction of vermilion, by using bilateral nasolabial flaps associated with the original advancement flaps. METHODS: We report five surgical cases carried out between 2003 and 2008, and discussion of results. RESULTS: Dissection need to advance flaps in Bernard-Webster technique does not make nasolabial flaps unviable, and they can be rotated properly to add volume and skin to the reconstructed vermilion. CONCLUSION: Proposed modification of Bernard-Webster technique does not increase risk or damage compared with classic technique, and it maintains the same reconstructive capabilities or even enhances it.
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spelling doaj-art-cf6b8076f2704b8d968458cbb260a5e52025-08-20T03:57:44ZengThieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica1983-51752177-12352016-06-01310219720210.5935/2177-1235.2016RBCP0032Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilionVictor Vieira Orsi0Antônio Carlos Pinto Oliveira1Daniel Sperb2David Sena3Jefferson Braga Silva4Marcus Vinícius Martins Collares5Nilton Tabajara Herter6Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilSanta Casa de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilSociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilPontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, BrazilINTRODUCTION: Many authors consider the Bernard technique modified by Webster the first choice for total lower lip reconstruction. This technique preserves skin folds and anatomical landmarks on the face, and interferes minimally with the tactile sensibility of the reconstructed lip, resulting in satisfying cosmetic and functional outcomes. Despite agreeing with the principles of the Webster technique, a modification is proposed to improve reconstruction of vermilion, by using bilateral nasolabial flaps associated with the original advancement flaps. METHODS: We report five surgical cases carried out between 2003 and 2008, and discussion of results. RESULTS: Dissection need to advance flaps in Bernard-Webster technique does not make nasolabial flaps unviable, and they can be rotated properly to add volume and skin to the reconstructed vermilion. CONCLUSION: Proposed modification of Bernard-Webster technique does not increase risk or damage compared with classic technique, and it maintains the same reconstructive capabilities or even enhances it.http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1735/en_v31n2a10.pdflip/surgeryreconstructive surgical proceduressurgical flaps
spellingShingle Victor Vieira Orsi
Antônio Carlos Pinto Oliveira
Daniel Sperb
David Sena
Jefferson Braga Silva
Marcus Vinícius Martins Collares
Nilton Tabajara Herter
Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
lip/surgery
reconstructive surgical procedures
surgical flaps
title Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
title_full Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
title_fullStr Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
title_full_unstemmed Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
title_short Modification in Webster technique for lower lip reconstruction, using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
title_sort modification in webster technique for lower lip reconstruction using bilateral nasolabial flaps to improve reconstruction of vermilion
topic lip/surgery
reconstructive surgical procedures
surgical flaps
url http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1735/en_v31n2a10.pdf
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