Enhancing the cosmetic proportions of the upper lip skin, vermillion, and teeth show during rest by reducing the upper lip skin length. Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Performing upper lip lift surgery using one of the two techniques: Modified Upper Lip Lift Technique described by Talei, et al, and Endonasal Lip Lift Technique Described by Raphael, et al.
The study
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients aged 18 years or older. 2. No prior lip augmentation procedures. 3. Nasolabial height to vermilion height ration grater than 3, classiftying them as lip type 2 or 3 according to Raphael and Harris. 4. No congenital syndromes or systemic diseases that could affect wound healing. 5. No bleeding disorders or anticoagulants. 6. No planned facial surgical interventions during the study period. 7. Commitment to regular follow ups.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic diseases and infections. 2. Bleeding disorders or on anticoagulants. 3. Undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. 4. Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. 5. Severe gummy smile. 6. History of lip augmentation procedure. 7. Patients scheduled for orthognathic surgery. 8. Lip type 1 according to Raphael and Harris (2014). 9. Pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Skin Relapse in millimeters measured using a caliper at preoperative (T0), 6 months post surgery (T1) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Preoperative (T0), 6 months post surgery (T1): 1. Upper lip relationship with the E-Line 2. Nasal tip changes according to Powel 3. Nasal width (mm) 4. Nostrils width (mm) 5. Nasolabial angle 6. Upper lip projection 7. Patient satisfaction using PSQ questionnaire 8. Scar assessment using POSAS method Direct measurements are taken using a caliper, while photographic measurements are analyzed using ImageJ software | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactSuliman Zayoud
Outcome results
None listed