The stair-step flap for nasal reconstruction.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery
• Nasal Reconstruction

Background:

• Nasal soft tissue defects require effective reconstruction methods.
• Traditional methods like skin grafts may have limitations.
• The stair-step nasal flap offers an alternative for specific nasal defects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the versatility of the stair-step nasal flap.
• To present the stair-step nasal flap as a method for soft tissue reconstruction.
• To evaluate its application in nasal defect repair.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the stair-step nasal flap for local flap transposition.
• Performing primary donor site closure.
• Applying the technique to defects in the lower and middle thirds of the nose.

Main Results:

• The stair-step nasal flap proved versatile beyond alar rim reconstruction.
• The method minimizes aesthetic deformity.
• Primary donor site closure is achievable.

Conclusions:

• The stair-step nasal flap is a simple and effective technique for nasal soft tissue reconstruction.
• It is well-suited for small to moderate defects in the lower and middle nose.
• It offers an alternative when skin grafting is not ideal.