Correction of secondary vermilion notching deformity in unilateral cleft lip patients: Complete revision of two errors

The use of SymNose for quantitative assessment of lip symmetry following repair of complete bilateral cleft lip and palate

“…Vermillion notching or 'whistle deformity' is a common complication of cleft lip repair, occurring after primary cheiloplasty in patients with UCL. Lee et al (2011) recently described a revision technique involving the sufficient lengthening of the medial oral lining, and taking the white roll with the greatest vermilion fullness as the standard point of the height of cupid's bow on the cleft side. Good aesthetic outcomes were expressed as those deemed satisfactory by the patient, and were achieved in all cases.…”