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Immediate Nasal Reconstruction Using Avulsed Native Nasal Skin After Trauma
Vanessa Zi-Ying McLoughlin1,2, Rei Ogawa1
1From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|April 10, 2026
Summary
This case report shows avulsed nasal skin can be successfully used for nasal reconstruction. Careful preparation, including thinning and disinfection, is key for successful nasal skin grafting.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Regenerative Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Nasal reconstruction presents challenges due to skin thickness, oiliness, and bacteria.
- Using native nasal skin as a graft is uncommon.

