Lower Lip Reconstruction with Tongue Flap: A Case Report

Lower lip is one of the most important structures in face aesthetics and function of oral cavity. This vital component is endangered due to trauma destruction caused by malignant lesions and therefore it is important to restore function and beauty of this important part. The purpose of this study was to present the method of lower lip reconstruction with tongue flap. A 40 years old woman with large lower lip destruction as a result of car accident was brought to Shahid Kamyab hospital and reconstruction was done in three phases with the use of a tongue flap. It is important to be familiar with local flaps especially tongue flap which has a good blood supply. Using tongue as a donor it is expected to gain a high rate of success