1.Restoration of nasal deformity in unilateral cleft lip with conchal cartilage transplantation
Zengjie YANG ; Renji CHEN ; Yue MU
Journal of Practical Stomatology 1996;0(02):-
Objective:To explore a good method which might be used to reconstruct the nasal deformity after unilateral complete cleft lip has been repaired. Methods: After being folded into a small column, the conchal cartilage was transplanted into nasal columella to reconstruct the frame of the nasal columella so that the nasal tip was supported strongly. Then the bilateral columella cartilages were raised to its normal and symmetrical position and then sutured to the conchal cartilage column. After that, a "Z" plasty was made on the ridge of nasal mucosa under nostril on the side of the cleft. Results: A total of 44 cases were treated by the method above, and above 90% of cases were evaluated as satisfactory. Conclusion:It is a good method to reconstruct the nasal deformity by transplanting conchal cartilage into nasal columella.
2. The clinical applications of nanofat for depressed scars treatment
Hu JIAO ; Jing PAN ; Jincai FAN ; Ran XIAO ; Liqiang LIU ; Cheng GAN ; Zengjie YANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(5):375-378
Objective:
To treat the depressed scars by injecting nanofat and investigate its therapeutic effect.
Methods:
Autologous fat was harvested from abdomen or thigh using low-pressure suction. The lipoaspirate was mechanically emulsified after rinsing. Emulsification of the fat was achieved by shifting the fat between two 5 ml syringes connected to each other by a three direct connector. After this emulsification process, the fatty liquid was again filtered over the sterile nylon cloth. Nanofat was injected into the dermis of depressed scars using a 26-gauge needle and the injection volume was 1-2 ml/cm2. After three months, another injection would be performed if the depressed scar remained obvious.
Results:
From January 2016 to October 2017, eighteen patients and thirty-three depressed scars were treated. There was a temporary erythema of the injected area that lasted two to three weeks. The clinical result gradually improved over time and were maximal from three months postoperatively for most cases. Three months after nanofat injecting, the cavity of scars was significantly decreased; The color of scars were significantly improved and more close to the adjacent skin; The stiffness of scars was also obvious decreased. The follow-up ranged 4 months to 18 months and the average was 11.0±4.6 months. Seventeen patients were satisfied with the result, one patients was not satisfied and the satisfaction rate was 94%. No infections, fat cysts, granulomas, or other unwanted side effects were observed.
Conclusions
Nanofat injecting is a definite and effective treatment for depressed scars with fewer complications.
3. Combination of orbicularis oculi muscular myolemma release and orbital septum reset to create double eyelid
Liqiang LIU ; Jincai FAN ; Leren HE ; Tao YANG ; Hu JIAO ; Zengjie YANG ; Cheng GAN ; Jia TIAN ; Tiran ZHANG ; Yihua CHEN ; Hongbo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(6):533-537
Objective:
To explore a surgical method for the reconstruction of naturally dynamic double eyelid by fully reserving orbicularis oculi muscle.
Methods:
Incisional double eyelid blepharoplasty were performed on 352 patients. Orbicularis oculi muscle in incisional and pretarsal area were completely preserved. Muscle was elevated from plate by resecting deep muscular myolemma and muscles to form pretarsal myocutaneous flap. Thereafter, the orbital septum was completely exposed. The free end of muscle flap was fixed to a higher position of the levator aponeurosis. The orbital septum was repaired at the same time.
Results:
From June 2009 to December 2017, 352 patients were performed double eyelid blepharoplasty using above technique. They are 337 females and 15 males. Fifty-two patients were followed up for 6-60 months, with the mean time of 27 months. All the incisions were uneventfully healed. The new double eyelid presented smooth appearance, and the so-called " sausage" phenomena were not noticed. There was no concave groove or step-like deformity when eyes closed. Forty-five patients were satisfied with the outcomes. Two patients had shallower supratarsal folds on one side, and 1 patient underwent secondary repair. Two patients complained about asymmetry. Two patients suffered from mild unilateral eyelash eversion (without need of reparation).
Conclusions
The combined application of deep and superficial myolemma release of the orbicularis oculi muscle, and orbital septum reset, could create a double eyelid with natural and dynamic appearance.
4. Natural sideburn reconstruction with retroauricular expanded flap with original hairline
Tiran ZHANG ; Yihua CHEN ; Liqiang LIU ; Jincai FAN ; Cheng GAN ; Jia TIAN ; Zengjie YANG ; Hu JIAO ; Hua ZHANG ; Hongbo CHEN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(5):425-429
Objective:
To introduce a reconstruction procedure of natural sideburn, with combined expanded retroauricular flap and scalp flap.
Methods:
A retrospective study was produced in Plastic Surgery Hospital, PUMC, from January 2014 to December 2017. Twenty patients (21 sides) underwent sideburn reconstruction with combined expanded retroauricular flap and scalp flap (double pedicled flap,
5. Thin split thickness skin graft with melanocytes for the treatment of large scar with depigmention
Zengjie YANG ; Jincai FAN ; Liqiang LIU ; Cheng GAN ; Jia TIAN ; Tiran ZHANG ; Zheng LIU ; Bing HAN ; Hua ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(8):785-788
Objective:
To investigate the clinical outcome of autologous thin split thickness skin graft with melanocytes for the treatment of large scar with depigmentation, caused by extensive burn.
Methods:
From August 2016 to June 2018, autologous thin split thickness skin graft with melanocytes was used on 19 patients, who had depigmented extensive burn scar. They include 15 males and 4 females, aged 19-54 years. The operation was performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Local mechanical abrasion was carried out at the depigmented surface of the scar, until the superficial dermis. The thin split thickness skin graft with melanocytes was transplanted to the wound at recipient site, followed by package and fixation. The package was kept for two weeks.
Results:
After a follow-up period of 3-6 months, all the grafts survived well with satisfactory appearance. The defects at donor site healed well too.
Conclusions
Satisfactory outcome can be achieved with autologous thin split thickness skin graft with melanocytes for the treatment of depigmented scar caused by extensive burn.