Combined application of multiple local flaps in facial aesthetic reconstruction

VernacularTitle:多个局部皮瓣在颜面部美学重建中的联合应用
Author: Xiaobing WANG ; Jie PEI ; Baolin ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Local flap; Association; Restoration; Facial surface; Defect
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(3):190-192
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective The study combined multiple local flaps to repair small or medium-sized area of facial skin and soft tissue defects,and to explore the advantages of the local flap collaboration repair.Methods Following the partition repair principle and depending on the wound size and location of these defects,the appropriate local flap was selected to cover the wound.Therefore,the incision was hidden and conformed to the face natural contour or skin wrinkles.Results 77 patients were treated in this group,74 cases got phase] healing and the other 3 got phase Ⅱ healing; all were followed-up for 1 to 8 months.The repair flap and surrounding skin had good similarity in terms of color,texture and contour,the incisions were hidden and the scars were not obvious; no tumor had recurred.The face contour and visual effects were good,and the aesthetic results were satisfactory.Conclusions The combined application of several different local skin flap to repair facial trauma defects,can not only reduce the overall difficulty and risk,reduce surgical complications,but also improve the repair quality,to maximize the recovery of facial aesthetic appearance.