Reconstruction Technique for Defects of the Cutaneous and Mucosal Lip: V-to-flying-Y Closure

Repair of a surgical defect following Mohs micrographic surgery can be particularly challenging when it involves free margins of the face. Lip reconstruction falls under this category, requiring careful planning of the repair to avoid not only aesthetic but also functional complications of the oral aperture. Our technique, termed V-to-flying-Y closure, allows for an aesthetically pleasing and functional outcome for repairs of surgical defects that involve both the cutaneous and mucosal lip.