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The Lip-Cheek Groove

A New Analysis With Treatment Options

Naznin Karsan, BSc, MSc, MD, FRCSC; David A. F. Ellis, MD, FRCSC

Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2006;8:324-328.

Objective  To present a clinical classification of the lip-cheek groove.

Design  The clinical classification, which is based on years of analysis, will provide optimal management options for achieving the greatest degree of correction and rejuvenation of the lip-cheek groove.

Results  The use of the clinical classification of the lip-cheek groove will guide the surgeon to the management option(s) that will attain the best aesthetic outcome.

Conclusion  The classification of the lip-cheek groove enables the surgeon to choose the optimal approach for improvement of the groove.

Author Affiliations: Art of Facial Surgery (Drs Karsan and Ellis) and Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto (Dr Ellis), Toronto, Ontario. Dr Karsan is now with Age-Less Facial Plastic Surgery and Skin Care Clinic, Richmond Hill, Ontario.