Plastic surgery; its principles and practice . Fig. 594.—Operation for the reconstruction of the lower lip in extensive defects, con-tinued.—I. The flap X turned back. Y indicates the lining of the lower lip formed fromthe mucous membrane of the cheek. 2. The flaps sutured in position, and the lip formed. Flaps with Lateral Pedicles.—These flaps are easy to obtain andapparently fill the defect nicely, but unless they are lined little can beaccomplished. It is best to employ a lining flap first, obtained fromthe situation most favorable, and then cover the raw surface withthe lateral

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