Reconstruction of Large Lower Lip Defect with Bilateral Nasolabial Flap: A Report of Case Series

In the present era of medical advancement, the concept of a microvascular free flap technique has significantly gained popularity in the reconstruction of head and neck surgical defects. Therefore, the routine need for various local and regional flaps that were previously in use, has decreased to a considerable extent. However, a number of such local and regional flaps are quite useful and are still in practice, being used by the reconstructive surgeons. Nasolabial flap is a versatile, reliable, simple, easy to harvest local flap that can cover a variety of intra and extraoral defects. In this case series, we present the success and utility of bilateral nasolabial flap in reconstruction of two large lower lip defects and the restoration of function and aesthetics. The patients had been followed for one year, which was uneventful with no signs of recurrence.