Correction of vermilion lip retraction after mucosal advancement flap: A countertraction technique

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip accounts for a third of all oral cavity cancers in the United States, and the lower lip is the most frequent site of occurence.1 Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment. Several size-dependent options can be utilized for repair: a small defect can be closed with a simple primary closure, whereas a local flap or skin graft is required for massive tissue loss. The mucosal advancement flap is a useful method with satisfactory results for large vermilion lip defects.