A CASE REPORT: UNILATERAL COMPLETE CLEFT LIP RECONSTRUCTION USING THE MODIFICATION MILLARD TECHNIQUE

Highlights: The modified Millard technique, including the Tennison triangular flap, is effective in preventing vermillion notching and reducing scar complications cleft lip repairs. technique addresses concerns related to compromised tissue nostril deformities, leading improved appearance functionality. Scar thinning techniques separate nasoraphy contribute enhanced aesthetics optimal healing Abstract: Introduction: With 1 700 live births worldwide, with or without palate most prevalent congenital craniomaxillofacial birth condition. More people have a unilateral than bilateral lip. exception of vision, it can influence morphology nearly all facial functions. purpose this study give an overview learn more about management repair using approach, which prevent straight line closure vermilion notching. Case Illustration: We present case 4-month-old male who underwent procedure had full findings revealed no notch, acceptable columellar alar lengths, symmetrical Cupid's bow, height, width, philtrum angle. Discussion: improves lips by complications. It also compromise deformities. healing. These modifications aim achieve functionality Conclusion: be considered as viable option for treating due its ability create balanced maintain appropriate height satisfactory aesthetic results nasal area