One-Stage Full-Thickness Resection of Segmental Patterns Up-Lip Hemangiomas In Adults.

Abstract

Background: Hemangiomas are usually managed by a "watch and wait" approach in infancy. However, many adults are still left untreated for a variety of reasons. This can often have significant effects on the patient's mental health and positive social interaction, especially when the hemangioma is located on the face. It is particularly difficult to approach hemangiomas of the lips due to their high visibility and tendency to leave residual deformity even after resolution.

Patients and methods: The authors performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent surgical excision of upper lip hemangiomas at the Department of Plastic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, Air Force Medical University, between 2023 and 2024.

Result: The authors identified 7 patients, with an average age of 25.6 months at the time of surgery. All patients were managed on an outpatient basis and improved in lip appearance. Overall, complications were minimal, and all results were ultimately deemed acceptable by the patients and surgeons.

Conclusion: The authors conclude that many patients would benefit from excision, which can usually be performed with outpatient status. The ultimate goal of surgery is to restore the contour rather than the complete removal of the tumor.