Prefabricated maxillofacial and excessively expanded cervical skin flap for aesthetic unit reconstruction in the cheek

VernacularTitle:超量预制颌颈部扩张皮瓣进行面颊部亚单位的美学修复
Author: Xiuye HE ; Huifeng SONG ; Minghuo XU ; Quanwen GAO ; Baoguo CHEN ; Shuai CHEN ; Jue WANG ; Fang WANG
Keywords: Cheek; Aesthetic unit; Skin flap; Tissue expander
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(4):226-228
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore a method for repairing the appearance and function of the cheek aesthetic unit.Methods A single volume of 100 ml to 150 ml of tissue expander was implanted at the lower edge of the injury area on the cheek.The first injection was performed 5 days after the operation and twice a week after the injection.It took an average of about 4 months to complete the expansion,with 3-5 times over expanded.The lesions were resurfaced with the expanded flaps,and long term follow-up was observed for flap survival.Results 17 cases of cheek lesions had been successfully reconstructed,with the color,texture of the expanded flaps well matched to the surrounding skin after 3-12 months follow-up.The facial expression functions and configurations were satisfied.Conclusions Excessive expansion of the prefabricated skin flap of the jaw and neck can repair the cheek aesthetic unit successfully,which is a practical method and meets the needs of aesthetic unit repair.