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B Al-Shunnar1, P N Manson

  • 1Apple Hill Medical Center, York, Pennsylvania 17404, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|June 13, 2001
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Laterally based cervicofacial advancement flaps offer superior aesthetic reconstruction for anterior cheek defects. Spared transverse facial artery improves circulation, contour, and scar placement compared to other flap methods.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Facial Anatomy

Background:

  • Reconstruction of anterior cheek defects presents aesthetic challenges.
  • Standard cervicofacial flaps and skin grafts have limitations in achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes.
  • Facial aesthetic subunits guide reconstructive techniques for improved results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the aesthetic outcomes of laterally based cervicofacial advancement flaps for anterior cheek defects.
  • To compare these flaps with standard cervicofacial flaps and skin grafts.
  • To assess the impact of flap design on circulation, contour, and scar placement.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized laterally based cervicofacial advancement flaps designed along facial aesthetic subunit borders.

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  • Compared outcomes with standard cervicofacial flaps and skin grafts.
  • Assessed flap vascularity, contour restoration, and scar visibility post-reconstruction.

    • Main Results:

    • Laterally based flaps demonstrated superior aesthetic results in anterior cheek defect reconstruction.
    • Preservation of the transverse facial artery in these flaps enhanced circulation.
    • Improved contour and more aesthetically pleasing scar placement were observed compared to other methods.

    Conclusions:

    • Laterally based cervicofacial advancement flaps offer a more aesthetic solution for anterior cheek defects.
    • Flap design that respects facial aesthetic subunits and spares key arteries improves reconstructive outcomes.
    • These flaps provide enhanced vascularity, contour, and scar aesthetics.