Clinical efficacy of expanded scalp flap combined with laser hair removal on frontal lesions

VernacularTitle:扩张后头皮瓣联合激光脱毛治疗额部病损的临床效果
Author: Weiyang LI ; Yang LI ; Chaohua LIU ; Qing YANG ; Ping XUE ; Xianjie MA
Keywords: Tissue expansion; Scalp flap; Frontal lesion
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(4):232-235
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the clinical results of repairing frontal lesions with the combination of the expanded scalp flaps and postoperative laser hair removal.Methods There were 10 patients involved between May 2014 through May 2016 in our department.In the first stage,the expanders were implanted to the pockets under the scalp.In the second stage,the wounds,after lesion removal,were covered by the expanded scalp flaps.In the third stage,laser hair removal was performed 2 weeks postoperatively for 4 to 6 times until complete removing the hair.Results All the lesions were repaired with good results.The incisions healed primarily.The scalp flaps survived without nec rosis.The hair on the flap was removed completely.The color and texture of the flap were similar to these of the adjacent skin.The satisfactory results of the appearance were achieved in all the patients.Conclusions The combination of the expanded scalp flap and laser hair removal is an effective method for the repairing of the frontal lesion.