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Fig. 3

From: Barrel-shaped design of the forearm free flap for lower lip reconstruction: a pilot case-control study

Fig. 3

In the postoperative frontal view (a) and lateral view (b), the middle portion of the flap will be slightly convex to restore the oral competence. At the same time, shortening the longitudinal length of the harvested flap can maintain some tension to prevent sagging of the flap. (c) The image at the 1-year follow-up still shows a very good result in the frontal view

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