Reduction cheiloplasty in bikini: case report

Abstract

Introduction: The lips are the central characteristic in the lower third of the face, being essential for mimicry and facial expression, speech, and swallowing, without forgetting the aesthetic component. The presence of excessive large lips (macroqueilia) represents an occasional but significant challenge in plastic surgery. The technique called "bikini reduction cheiloplasty," described in 2007, unlike the techniques previously described, is focused on reducing lips and restoring their anatomy, providing a more harmonious lip contour. Case Report: Male patient, 18 years old, black race with a complaint of excessively large lips for whom surgical treatment using the bikini technique was proposed, with a good aesthetic result. Conclusion: Based on the correct indication and execution, we can conclude that the technique of reducing cheiloplasty in bikini is a safe alternative, easy to perform, and that provides a satisfactory aesthetic result.

Keywords

• face
• ambulatory surgical procedures
• case reports
• mouth
• lip