Surgical Correction of Rare Deformity: Congenital Double Upper Lip
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Congenital double lip is a rare developmental anomaly characterized by redundant mucosal tissue, usually affecting the upper lip and becoming more prominent during smiling. A 36-year-old male presented with an unaesthetic smile and recurrent lip biting. Clinical examination revealed a congenital double upper lip without systemic features of Ascher syndrome. Surgical excision of the redundant tissue was performed under local anesthesia. Healing was uneventful, and at one month the patient demonstrated excellent esthetic improvement and complete resolution of functional complaints.
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