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Case report: Reconstruction of congenital pigmented Nevus of the upper lip using an island FAMM flap
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Congenital vermilion nevus of upper lip extending over more than one-third of the lip length is reconstructive challenge. Because it must be performed without upper lip deformity and utilize suitable material. This article presents the clinical case of a 10-year-old male patient with a congenital nevus affecting more than one-third of the right upper lip. We performed excision of the nevus and used an island facial artery musculomucosal flap (FAMM flap) to reconstruct the lip vermilion defect. The procedure resulted in a well-balanced upper lip contour, with primary closure of the donor site and no visible scarring after 16 months follow-up. Commissure revision or pedicle division were not required. This technique provides an effective solution for upper lip vermilion defects, achieving both optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.
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