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Fat Graft Transfer in Nasal Tip Reconstruction
Ingrid Raponi1, Valeria Pallini2, Valentino Valentini2
1ENT and Maxillo Facial Department, Spaziani Hospital, Frosinone, Italy.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|July 30, 2026
Summary
Fat graft transfer effectively reconstructs nasal tip defects from skin cancer, yielding excellent aesthetic and functional results. This technique is a viable option, even for elderly patients with multiple health issues.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Reconstruction of nasal tip defects after non-melanoma skin cancer excision presents aesthetic and functional challenges.
- Autologous fat grafting is a potential reconstructive modality.
