Beyond the scar: Afroze incision as a superior choice in esthetic cleft lip reconstruction

Cleft lip surgery remains one of the most common reconstructive procedures, but traditional methods often leave visible scars and yield variable esthetic outcomes. This case series evaluates the Afroze incision, which prioritizes minimal scarring and enhanced esthetic results. The Afroze technique features a novel incision design that preserves the natural lip contours while enabling precise tissue mobilization. Compared to traditional methods, it showed significant improvements in lip symmetry, reduced scarring, and better cosmetic outcomes across patients. Post-operative evaluations demonstrated faster healing, less hypertrophic scarring, and high patient satisfaction. These results suggest that the Afroze incision could offer a more esthetically favorable alternative to conventional cleft lip repair techniques. Further prospective studies are needed to validate these findings and establish this method as a standard approach in cleft lip surgery.