Rib Cartilage
10.1055/b-0034-99034 Rib Cartilage Cartilage is a bradytrophic tissue (scant blood supply) and, as such, is excellent for reconstruction and augmentation of the trachea, nose, cheek, skin, and ear (Weerda 1985a)….
Dermabrasion
10.1055/b-0034-99040 Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is surgical scraping performed with a high-speed motorized handpiece (e.g., Aesculap) that delivers speeds of 15,000 to 25,000 rpm or higher. A large carborundum or diamond abrasive…
Harvesting Split Calvarian Bone Graft
10.1055/b-0034-99039 Harvesting Split Calvarian Bone Graft Calvarian bone graft is usually parietal and harvested above the end of the temporal muscle (see Fig. 10.93 ). It can be used for…
Deltopectoral Flap
10.1055/b-0034-99036 Deltopectoral FlapS. Remmert, K. Sommer, H. Weerda Although this flap (see Fig. 12.1a , 5) is credited to Bakamjian (1965), it was first mentioned in the German literature during…
Forehead Region
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…
Anatomy of the Skin and Skin Flaps
10.1055/b-0034-99024 Anatomy of the Skin and Skin Flaps The Skin ( Fig. 1.1 ) The skin is composed of epithelial layers (epidermis) and the dermis. Below the skin are the…
