Bipedicled submental island flap for upper lip reconstruction

Ann Plast Surg. 1999 Jan;42(1):83-6. doi: 10.1097/00000637-199901000-00014.

Abstract

A case of reconstruction of the upper lip with a bipedicled submental flap is described. Although the mobility of the flap was restricted, the arterial blood supply was abundant by altering the single-pedicled flap into a bipedicled flap. This flap is a good color and texture match to the face, and surpasses other flaps in reconstruction of the mustache or beard in male patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lip / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Port-Wine Stain / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps*