Full-Face Versus Cropped Nasolabial Assessment of Appearance Outcomes in Cleft Lip Repair: A Review

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of full-face versus cropped assessments in determining the outcomes of cleft lip repair.
• Reviewed existing literature on facial assessments post-cleft lip repair.
• Compared reliability of full-face versus cropped nasolabial assessments.
• Analyzed facial balance over time using comprehensive evaluation methods.
• Full-face analysis provides a more complete appraisal of facial balance.
• Both full-face and cropped assessments are reliable for evaluating outcomes.
• Understanding of long-term facial development is enhanced through full-face evaluations.