Bilateral advancement-rotation flaps of mucosa for reconstruction of a lip following extensive excision of vermillion and subjacent tissue in ablation of a squamous-cell carcinoma.

The technique of a modified, but still conservative, method of reconstructing a lip is described in a case of ablation of a squamous-cell carcinoma that required complete removal of the vermillion and very extensive excision of subjacent tissue in the center of the lip anteriorly and posteriorly. Bilateral flaps of mucous membrane had to be advanced and rotated to cover the defect. The functional and cosmetic result was excellent in a short time.