Facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery: facial flaps. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. [J Am Acad Dermatol] Journal article

Basic principles of aesthetics and function important for successful facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery with local flaps include the use of appropriate tissue donor sources, knowledge of the mechanisms, dynamics, and effects of tissue movement, and techniques for scar camouflage. Useful flaps for defects in each of the facial cosmetic units are reviewed with these principles used as guidelines.

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. [J Am Acad Dermatol]

Cheek
Chin
Ear
Esthetics
Face
Forehead
Humans
Lip
Nose
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Skin
Surgery, Plastic
Surgical Flaps