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Epidermal stem cells (EpiSCs) are mainly located at the basal layer of the epidermis. These cells repair minor injuries of the skin and replace dead skin cells. However, EpiSCs’ cannot heal severe wounds such as major burns or those from diabetes or hereditary disorders. In such cases, culturing the epidermal stem cells from the patient is possible and has yielded successful treatment options, such as laboratory-grown skin grafts. These grafts are synthesized using a patient’s own EpiSCs...

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Murine Full-thickness Skin Transplantation
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SMAS Strip Autograft.

Roberto Bracaglia1, Damiano Tambasco, Marco D'Ettorre

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli, 8-00168, Rome, Italy.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 26, 2013
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This study explores using a SMAS strip autograft for nasal dorsum contouring after osteotomies. The technique showed excellent outcomes, offering a viable soft-tissue augmentation option for aging patients undergoing rhytidectomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Nasal dorsal contour irregularities can occur after osteotomies due to thinning nasal skin and SMAS.
  • Aging affects nasal soft tissues, increasing risks of aesthetic complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of combined nasal dorsal osteotomies with SMAS strip autograft for contouring.
  • To assess the safety and long-term outcomes of this reconstructive technique.

Main Methods:

  • Six aging patients underwent combined nasal dorsal osteotomies and SMAS strip grafting during rhytidectomy.
  • The SMAS graft was harvested from the facelift procedure.
  • Postoperative follow-up ranged from 1 to 7 years.

Main Results:

  • Excellent aesthetic outcomes were achieved in all patients.
  • No instances of infection, graft migration, or reabsorption were reported.
  • The procedure demonstrated ease of execution.

Conclusions:

  • SMAS strip autograft is a safe and effective option for nasal dorsum contouring.
  • This technique provides ideal soft-tissue augmentation using fat, muscle, and fascia.
  • It is a viable choice for patients seeking simultaneous facial rejuvenation and nasal correction.