Correction of hemifacial atrophy by use of a chest dermal-fat flap with the platysma pedicle.
- Author:
Zhifu XIU
1
;
Zongji CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Adipose Tissue; transplantation; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Facial Hemiatrophy; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Neck Muscles; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2002;18(6):348-349
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo present a new dermal-fat flap for the correction of hemifacial atrophy.
METHODSAn upper chest dermal-fat flap was created with its upper margin 1 cm cranial to the clavicle. The platysma pedicle of the dermal-fat flap, 5 cm in width, was dissected subcutaneously through a skin incision caudal to the mandibular margin. The platysma pedicle was turned over at the mandibular margin so that the dermal-fat-flap could be transposed fitly to the atrophic face.
RESULTSEight cases were treated by this technique. Good results were achieved.
CONCLUSIONThis flap is suitable for the correction of hemifacial atrophy for its good blood circulation and a large amount of tissue.
