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Although less invasive, this approach can lead to postoperative depressed deformities of the myectomy site. We report two cases of facial nerve paralysis. In one case, DAO myectomy was performed for synkinesis with the upper lip levator muscles. In the other, the DAO and depressor labii inferioris were myectomized for facial contractures centered on the lower lip. A pedicled buccal fat pad flap was elevated to cover the myectomy defect, preventing postoperative depressed deformity. One year postoperatively, no depressed deformities were observed; lower lip symmetry and oral commissure movement improved, achieving a natural smile. 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