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¹Tilganga Eye Center, Kathmandu, Nepal. rohitsaiju@hotmail.com

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Facial human bites, especially to the eyebrow, are rare. This case highlights two-stage reconstruction for complete tissue avulsion after delayed treatment, achieving good functional and cosmetic results.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Human bites to the face are infrequent, with eyebrow involvement being exceptionally rare.
Reconstruction outcomes are contingent upon injury severity, tissue viability, and timely surgical intervention.

Observation:

A case of complete eyebrow tissue avulsion due to a human bite is presented.
Delayed patient presentation to the hospital complicated the initial management.

Findings:

A two-stage surgical reconstruction approach was employed for the avulsed eyebrow tissue.
The reconstruction yielded satisfactory functional restoration and acceptable cosmetic results.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of prompt medical attention for facial human bites.
Effective surgical techniques can achieve positive outcomes even with significant tissue loss from human bites.
Further research into optimal management strategies for rare facial human bite injuries is warranted.