Facial Mimetic, Cosmetic, and Functional Standardized Assessment of the Facial Artery Musculomucosal (FAMM) Flap

What Is This Study About?

This study provides the first standardized functional and cosmetic assessment of patients who received a facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flap, evaluating its impact on facial movement and appearance.

Key Findings

• First standardized facial functional assessment of FAMM flap patients
• Evaluated both cosmetic appearance and facial movement function
• Provides baseline data for optimizing flap design to minimize impact on facial movement

What This Means for Patients

Understanding how oral reconstruction flaps affect facial movement helps surgeons plan procedures that achieve oral reconstruction while preserving the best possible facial function.