Gummy Smile Treatment Using AB Flap Skin Grafting Technique

Are you sad and self-conscious about your cleft lip and palate “defect”? Don’t worry, the cleft lip treatment method will be a breakthrough solution that helps overcome imperfections and brings a more complete and confident appearance.

Let’s learn about this method with us right away!

Understanding cleft lip and palate repair

Cleft lip and palate is a congenital disability with an estimated ratio of about 1/700 newborns worldwide unfortunately suffering from this condition. This phenomenon occurs when the baby’s lip or palate does not develop properly during pregnancy. The consequence is that children face difficulties in psychology, communication, and eating.

Cleft lip repair is currently a cosmetic and reconstructive surgical method to correct the gap in the lip caused by congenital malformation. This process not only helps restore the natural shape of the lip but also improves important functions such as eating, pronunciation, and breathing.

By combining modern plastic surgery techniques, doctors will address issues of lip deformation, unsightly scars, and restore a harmonious structure to the face.

Manifestations of cleft lip and palate

Cleft lip and palate in children can occur on one or both sides, and the common symptoms are:

• Appearance of a crack on the lip (if it is a unilateral cleft lip and palate, the crack will only be seen on one side of the mouth; if it is a complete cleft lip and palate, you may see two cracks on both sides of the mouth or a large crack extending from the baby’s lip to the nose), affecting the aesthetics and function of the mouth.
• The crack appears in the mouth, the lip may extend from the lip to the gums through the palate and stop below the nose, making the mouth not a closed circle, leading to cleft palate.
• Children have difficulty eating; food may spill out due to the mouth not closing properly.
• Causes aesthetic disfigurement to the face; some open areas may increase the risk of infection if not carefully cared for.
• Cleft palate.

Measures to treat cleft lip and palate

Cosmetic surgery is the optimal method – to treat cleft lip or cleft palate, doctors will make incisions on both sides of the cleft, then rearrange the tissues and muscles in the palate, followed by closing it with sutures. This process is repeated until the face becomes normal and natural.

To improve the condition of cleft lip and palate, depending on the specific situation, doctors can apply and intervene with the following treatment measures:

Lip reconstruction

Lip reconstruction is an intensive treatment method to correct defects caused by cleft lip and palate. This process combines modern surgical techniques, and in many cases, doctors will apply techniques such as skin flap transfer and lip reconstruction to compensate for missing tissue parts, while reshaping the lips to be balanced and harmonious with the face.

At Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital, doctors often apply techniques such as AB flap skin grafting – taking tissue from the lower lip to supplement the upper lip, correcting defects and improving basic functions such as pronunciation and lip movement, while bringing high aesthetic efficiency and ensuring a high success and safety rate.

Palate repair

Depending on the patient’s condition, doctors will make incisions on both sides of the cleft to dissect and rebuild the palate, including both the hard and soft palate, then rearrange and close it with sutures.

Ear tube surgery

For patients with cleft palate, doctors will place ear tubes to reduce the risk of chronic ear diseases that can cause hearing loss. Ear tube surgery involves placing small tubes in the eardrum to create an opening, preventing fluid buildup.

Surgery to restore appearance

After cleft lip or cleft palate surgery, patients will undergo a second surgery to restore their appearance. In this stage, the surgeon will rely on the facial features to create beauty that not only helps the face return to normal but also makes the appearance more naturally beautiful.

Appearance restoration surgery restores a comprehensive beautiful appearance

Often, this method will be combined with rhinoplasty to quickly improve beauty and help your face become more harmonious.

Benefits of cleft lip and palate repair surgery

Surgical intervention to correct cleft lip not only solves the problem of appearance but also brings long-term positive changes in physical health, spirit, and quality of life. Some of the great benefits include:

• Restores natural beauty: Recreates the structure and shape of the lips and palate to their balanced and harmonious form, improving appearance and bringing confidence.
• Improves basic functions: Surgery helps correct problems with eating, pronunciation, and breathing.
• Eliminates psychological complexes: Post-surgery helps eliminate feelings of inferiority due to the deformity, making it easier to build better personal, family, and work relationships.
• More confident in life: With restored appearance and function, patients can confidently pursue their dreams and seek opportunities in life.

Cleft lip and palate repair surgery procedure

A safe, effective cleft lip repair procedure that achieves optimal aesthetic results will need to adhere to and go through 7 main steps. Following these steps will help restore and recreate the shape of the nose with a harmonious and natural appearance.

Step 1: Examination and consultation

In the first step, the doctor will examine and make an overall assessment of the patient’s condition. The doctor will check the degree of deformity in the lips and palate and develop a specialized treatment plan.

Step 2: General health check

Basic health check steps such as blood tests, X-rays, or CT scans will be performed to assess the health condition.

Step 3: Surgical anesthesia

During the surgery, the doctor will perform surgical anesthesia to ensure safety and provide maximum comfort for the patient.

Step 4: Measurement and marking

Measurement and marking are conditions for the doctor to perform standardization when recreating the shape of the lips. This will help the future procedure go smoothly, safely, and effectively.

Step 5: Cleft lip surgery

The doctor will perform cleft lip repair surgery, focusing on recreating the shape of the lips by connecting the separated tissues. The doctor will apply advanced skin flap transfer techniques to restore the missing tissue, while ensuring high aesthetic results with natural-looking incisions.

Step 6: Cleft palate repair surgery (if needed)

If the patient has a cleft palate deformity, the doctor will suture the palate to close the gap between the oral and nasal cavities. This process not only helps restore the internal muscle structure of the palate but also improves eating and pronunciation functions.

If the nasal structure is deformed, the doctor will also perform corrections to achieve overall facial harmony.

Step 7: Post-operative monitoring and care

After surgery, the patient is transferred to the recovery phase, where the doctor will closely monitor the condition to ensure the incision does not have complications. And the doctor will guide on how to care for the wound at home, including cleaning the surgical area, adjusting the diet appropriately, and using medication as prescribed.

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Cleft lip and palate repair surgery at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital

Cleft lip repair at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital offers many outstanding benefits, helping customers not only improve their appearance but also regain confidence and quality of life. The hospital has successfully performed many cases of cleft lip repair for customers from mild to severe, and customers are satisfied with the results.

Excellent team of doctors

The hospital boasts a team of experienced and highly specialized doctors with in-depth knowledge of cleft lip and palate repair techniques. All doctors are trained and have clear practicing certificates.

In particular, the hospital’s team of doctors regularly participates in overseas training courses to update on new aesthetic trends and techniques. This accumulation of knowledge and expertise helps bring customers optimal aesthetic results, giving them peace of mind throughout the treatment process.

Advanced technology

Gangwhoo is equipped with modern equipment such as AI-powered X-ray imaging technology, which helps analyze and simulate facial structures in detail. Along with the support of 4K endoscopic equipment and advanced microsurgery, this minimizes damage to tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, while increasing accuracy and safety during the procedure.

Professional process

The beauty procedure at Gangwhoo ensures compliance with international medical standards, bringing reliability and effectiveness. The operating room is guaranteed to meet absolute sterile and aseptic conditions, preventing infection or post-operative complications.

Attentive customer care

Gangwhoo is not only successful in treating cleft lip defects with excellent techniques but is also recognized as a professional beauty address. Each customer who comes to the hospital is served professionally, wholeheartedly, and attentively.

Tác Giả GS.BS Park Sung Yong

Prof. Dr. Park Sung Yong - Professor and Specialist in Aesthetic Surgery from South Korea, is a leading expert in aesthetic training in South Korea. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, he has trained many highly skilled cosmetic surgeons, bringing perfect beauty to clients.