Plication of the orbicularis oris muscle to repair partial paralysis of the lower lip

D. Mahler, Y. Ben-Yakar, A. Baruchin

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Abstract

A simple operative procedure of plicating the orbicularis oris muscle in a case of partial paralysis of the lower lip is described. The operation can be performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia, and results in almost normal lower-lip contour.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)224-226
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Plastic Surgery
Volume8
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1982

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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