What is lip reconstruction?

Lip reconstruction is a surgical procedure used to repair and restore the structure of the lip following an injury, defect or tissue loss.

Can a dog bite injury to the lip require reconstruction?

A significant dog bite injury involving the lip may require surgical repair depending on the extent of tissue damage and the structures involved.

How is lip reconstruction performed?

The surgical approach depends on the injury. In the featured case, lip reconstruction was performed under local anaesthesia with layer-by-layer tissue approximation.

Who performs lip reconstruction?

Lip reconstruction may be performed by an appropriately qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeon or another specialist depending on the nature and severity of the injury.

Where can I get maxillofacial surgical care in Thiruvananthapuram?

Kamala Dental Super Speciality Hospital provides oral and maxillofacial surgical care in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Cosmetic Reconstruction of Lip after Dog Bite

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Cosmetic Reconstruction of Lip after Dog Bite

Posted on: 12-Apr-2018

Lip reconstruction done under local anaesthesia with layer by layer approximation.

Maxillofacial surgical unit, Kamala Dental Specialty Hospital.

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