Plastic Surgery Key

10.1055/b-0034-99033 The Auricular RegionH. Weerda Classification (Table 10.1) and Esthetic Units (Fig. 10.1) Although there will inevitably be overlaps when attempting to classify auricular defects, we still regard it as…

10.1055/b-0034-99028 Nasal Region The reader is advised at this point to review the esthetic units of the nose (see p. 15 and Fig. 2.20b, c ). Glabella and Nasal Root…

10.1055/b-0034-99029 The Lips All operations on the lips should restore both the esthetic appearance of the lips and their function, i.e., their ability to maintain oral continence during eating and…

10.1055/b-0034-99031 The Cheek Medial Cheek Defects Upper Medial Cheek Esser Cheek Rotation (1918) ( Fig. 8.1 ) The Esser cheek rotation can be used to reconstruct portions of the nose,…

10.1055/b-0034-99032 The Eyelids Upper Eyelid Direct Closure ( Fig. 9.1 ) Direct closure is suitable for defects that involve up to one quarter (~8 mm) of the eyelid margin (semicircular…

10.1055/b-0034-99027 Forehead Region For smaller facial defects, an attempt is made to achieve coverage by means of flap advancement or local flaps ( Plate 1 ). Keep in mind that…

10.1055/b-0034-99030 The Chin Coverage of Small Defects in the Chin Area (See also Scar Revision pp. 10–15; 21, 22) Advancement Flap ( Fig. 7.1 ) Small defects in the chin…