09-10, 08:34–08:44 (Europe/Istanbul), Facial Plastic 2
Facial nerve paralysis has significant effects on a patient’s daily social interaction, nevertheless, the functional deficits that the patient experiences with oral incompetence, speech and deglutition can be debilitating. We describe a novel technique “Valentine anguloplasty” which involves the excision of skin in the shape of a valentine at the corner of the upper lip on the paralytic side. The technique has been illustrated in the results section. We found that valentine anguloplasty has many advantages, including its ability to lift the corner lip improving static symmetry as well as oral competence. It also provides access to tunnel fascia lata sling from mid-face to anchor to the upper lip, lower lip and oral commissure to help provide further lift to the droopy corner of the lip on the paralytic side.
The purpose of this presentation is to introduce and evaluate a novel surgical technique, “Valentine Anguloplasty,” for the management of facial nerve paralysis. Valentine anguloplasty, which involves excising skin in the shape of a Valentine at the corner of the upper lip, addresses these issues by improving lip symmetry, restoring oral competence, and offering access for further surgical interventions, such as a fascia lata sling, to lift the drooping corner of the lip. The benefits and outcomes of this technique will be discussed in detail.
Assitant Professor at Kuwait University Department of Surgery. I have completed fellowship training in facial plastics and reconstructive surgery at University of Texas Health Science Center Houston under auspice of the American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery and Rhinology & Skull base surgery under auspice of American Rhinological Society with residency training in Otolaryngology head and neck surgery at University of Ottawa in Canada.