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Sideburn reconstruction with an expanded supraauricular trapezoidal flap
F Giraldo1, C González, I Garnica
1Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Regional Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga, Spain.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Sideburn reconstruction is challenging after trauma or surgery. A novel two-stage technique using an expanded supra-auricular flap effectively restores the sideburn and natural hairline.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Loss of sideburn and temporal scalp alopecia is common after trauma, surgery, or iatrogenic causes.
- Limited reported techniques exist for effective sideburn reconstruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel two-stage technique for sideburn reconstruction.
- To address temporal alopecic defects associated with sideburn loss.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an expanded supra-auricular trapezoidal flap.
- Employed a two-stage surgical approach.
Main Results:
- Achieved satisfactory aesthetic restoration of the sideburn.
- Successfully recreated a natural capillary line from occipital to frontal regions.
Conclusions:
- The presented two-stage technique offers an effective solution for sideburn and temporal scalp reconstruction.
- This method provides both functional and aesthetic improvements for patients with alopecia in these areas.