PMC9951550_01
Preoperative images of the patient
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FIG1
On clinical examination, the patient had a vascular mass on the face located at the junction between the nose and right cheek (Figures 1A-1C).
MRI scan of the facial soft tissue with contrast (white arrow) showing vascular lesion centered in the right nasal ala and nasolabial fold
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FIG2
Radiological investigations by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the face confirmed the presence of a benign vascular lesion measuring 9 x 12 mm centered posterior to the right nasal ala, upper one-third of the nasolabial fold, and right side of the upper lip with no invasion to the nasal septum (Figure 2).
Intraoperative appearance of the vascular mass with scar tissues around it
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FIG3
The mass was dissected from surrounding tissues down to the piriform aperture and anterior wall of the maxilla (Figures 3A, 3B).
Facial appearance showing minimal scarring after two weeks of follow-up
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FIG4
After two weeks of follow-up, the patient and her family reported good aesthetics and satisfactory outcomes (Figures 4A, 4B).