[Lengthening of temporalis myoplasty and reanimation of lips. Technical notes]

Abstract

The author reports a new myoplasty technique which separates the temporalis muscle from the temporal fossa and allows lengthening by redistribution of muscular fibers to the detriment of the posterior third. This allows the transfer of the coronoid tendinous insertions onto the lips. This technique preserves the two neurovascular supplies and does not distort the cheek. The indication purposed is lips reanimation.