The Midline Forehead Flap in Nasal Reconstruction
An ancient Indian medical document, the Sushruta Samhita, describes a technique of using a flap from the forehead for nasal reconstruction. The forehead flap remains the workhorse for major nasal…
General Surgery
Bilobed Flaps in Nasal Reconstruction
The bilobed flap is a local transposition flap useful for the repair of nasal defects commonly seen after Mohs surgery. The bilobed flap has benefits over other nasal transposition or…
Transposition Flaps in Nasal Reconstruction
The aim of reconstructive nasal surgery is not only to rebuild all or part of the nose but also to blend and tailor the new and old tissues in such…
Reconstruction of Alar Defects
With its complex symmetric contours and central facial location, the nose plays a key role in characterizing the face. Among the cosmetic subunits of the nose, the delicate nasal ala…
Reconstruction of the Dorsal and Sidewall Defects
Defects of the nasal dorsum or sidewall can result from trauma, congenital lesions, extirpation of neoplasms, or iatrogenic injuries. Simple techniques are often used to reconstruct defects in this area…
Anatomy, Physiology, and General Concepts in Nasal Reconstruction
Nasal reconstruction provides a challenging task for any facial plastic surgeon. In performing reconstructive surgery on the nose, one must balance both the functional aspects of the nasal airway with…
Reconstruction of Nasal Defects for Head and Neck Surgeons, Facial Plastic Surgeons, and Plastic Surgeons
Daniel G. Becker, MD, Guest Editor With skin cancers on the rise, otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeons and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons face an increasing number of patients with facial…
Laser Treatment of Pigmented Lesions for Asians
The term Asian refers to East Asians of the Pacific Rim who share not only a common heritage and skin type but also the same set of clinical skin problems….
Laser Therapy in Black Skin
This article provides a systematic overview of laser, light, and other energy devices for patients of African descent. It also reviews complications in skin of color and some treatment options…
Laser Therapy in Latino Skin
Because the Latino/Hispanic ethnic group is made up of various skin phototypes there is no one particular laser parameter applied to all Latinos. This review examines specific laser therapies and…
