Comparison of muscle reconstruction techniques with versus without primary rhinoplasty in unilateral incomplete cleft lip repair

Key Points

• Unilateral cleft lip repair outcomes differ based on the inclusion of primary rhinoplasty, impacting overall aesthetic results.
• Key evidence shows notable differences in surgical results, indicating that significant aesthetic improvements may arise from the intervention.
• This analysis uses a comparative approach to evaluate surgical techniques in unilateral incomplete cleft lip repairs, highlighting the importance of technique selection.
• The findings suggest that selecting the appropriate surgical method may improve cosmetic outcomes, underscoring the need for careful surgical planning.