title: Anatomical alar reconstruction with staged nasolabial flap.
abstract: The nasolabial flap has for many years been an excellent choice for reconstruction of the nasal ala following excision of skin cancer or trauma. When done as a single-stage procedure the result can be a nonaesthetic appearing mass. We propose an initial excision with flap inset and a second procedure for debulking and contouring the alar groove to complete reconstruction of the aesthetic unit. Representative cases are presented.
authors: Division of Plastic Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, Richmond.
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Redman
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Olshansky
mesh_terms: D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps