J Surg Tech Proced | Volume 7, Issue 2 | Research Article | Open Access

Facial Changes in Patients with Nasolabial Deformities Undergoing Primary Cheilorhinoplasty

Alarcón N^1*, Pérez N¹ and Muñoz R^2,3

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial, University of Carabobo Maxillofacial Residency Program, Dr Angel Larralde University Hospital, Naguanagua, Carabobo, Venezuela ²Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Carabobo Maxillofacial residency Program, Dr Angel Larralde University Hospital, Naguanagua, Carabobo, Venezuela ³Department of Craniofacial Surgery, Palmer Childrens Hospital, Maryland, USA

^*Correspondance to: Alarcón Nayarí 

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Abstract

Aim: Clefts Lip and Palate (CLP) are the craniofacial anomalies congenital more common, causing an impact on psychosocial development in patients; treatment for the correction of CLP is a challenge for the surgeon in order to restore aesthetics and function. Objective: The aim of this research is to evaluate facial changes in patients with nasolabial deformities undergoing primary cheilorhinoplasty. Materials and methods: A sample of 38 patients meeting inclusion criteria was obtained, who presented moderate nasolabial deformity for the nasal component and severe for the labial component to which anthropometric measurements were taken in preoperative and immediate postoperative and control at 6 and 12 months. Results: The pre- and postoperative facial changes were favorable both in the nasal region and in the labial region in the immediate postoperative period (p<0.000), which was maintained during the postoperative controls at 6 and 12 months, as well as facial symmetry where significant changes were presented in the immediate postoperative period (p<0.000) persisting over time. Conclusion: Primary cheilorhinoplasty aims to restore symmetry and reposition the nasal and labial structures, allowing proportional growth in the future, demonstrating that it is the surgical technique for correction of nasolabial deformities.

Keywords:

Cleft; Soft tissues; Symmetry

Citation:

Alarcón N, Pérez N, Muñoz R. Facial Changes in Patients with Nasolabial Deformities Undergoing Primary Cheilorhinoplasty. J Surg Tech Proced. 2023; 7(2): 1063..