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Upper helical reconstruction during aesthetic facelift procedure: a case report.
Zachary N Goldberg1,2, David S Goldberg3
1Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Case Reports in Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery
|February 6, 2024
Summary
This study details a two-stage surgical reconstruction for a traumatic ear deformity using a skin flap and facelift. The approach highlights integrating reconstructive and aesthetic procedures for comprehensive patient care.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Traumatic ear deformities, specifically helix injuries, require complex reconstructive strategies.
- Simultaneous aesthetic procedures, like facelifts, offer potential for integrated patient care.
Observation:
- A case of traumatic right upper helix deformity was addressed.
- A two-stage reconstruction utilizing a random pattern layover skin flap was performed.
Findings:
- The reconstruction successfully restored the helix contour and form.
- Integration with an aesthetic facelift procedure was achieved without compromising the reconstructive outcome.
Implications:
- Reconstructive surgeons should consider concurrent aesthetic procedures when safe and appropriate.
- This case demonstrates a viable combined approach for complex ear deformities and patient aesthetic goals.
