Update in Unilateral Cleft Lip Surgery | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Update in Unilateral Cleft Lip Surgery V1

Journal CME Article: Update in Unilateral Cleft Lip Surgery V1

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The modified Alard cleft lip repair marking process involves precise identification and marking of several key facial and lip features. First, the midline of the face, nose, and alar bases are outlined, along with the midline and base of the columella. Cupid's bow nadir is identified, often aided by locating the frenulum. Marks are made at the red-white lip junction and above the white roll. Cupids's bow peak on the non-cleft side is mirrored to the cleft side. Key points and flaps—Nordoff's point, rotation, C, advancement, M, and L flaps—are then marked, noting any height discrepancies, and tattooed for surgery.

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Surgical marking. Video 1 from "Update in Unilateral Cleft Lip Surgery" 148 (2) CME

Keywords

Alard cleft lip repair

facial marking

Cupid's bow

Nordoff's point

surgical tattooing