title: The use of free tissue transfer to restore facial contour.
abstract: Free tissue transfer offers two-stage augmentation of the facial soft tissues. Nevertheless, it is not unusual to require additional touch-up procedures. An accurate assessment of the preoperative facial deficit will allow for appropriate flap selection and predictable surgical results.
authors: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors: A A
authors: AA
authors: Smith
authors: R T
authors: RT
authors: Manktelow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005150:Facial Hemiatrophy / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*