Open AccessLip Reduction Plasty: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Author(s) -
O. Ozinko,
Otei O. Otei,
Egi Isiwele,
R Ekpo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of advanced research in medical and health science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2208-2425
DOI - 10.53555/nnmhs.v6i6.851
Subject(s) - vermilion , reduction (mathematics) , upper lip , medicine , plastic surgery , surgery , lower lip , dentistry , orthodontics , anatomy , art , geometry , mathematics , visual arts
Lip reduction is a plastic surgery procedure that enhances facial appearance by reducing the volume of lower, upper or both lips. This procedure finds its usefulness in the present day lip reduction plasty as a form of cosmetic surgery. We present a 28-year- old female who complained of broad lips with a portion of red (wet) vermilion exposed when the mouth was closed. We present this rare aesthetic surgical procedure in our hospital and also a search of relevant literature.
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