Sideburn hairline reconstruction by flap techniques. A Review.
BACKGROUND
A variety of flap techniques are utilized to accomplish aesthetic reconstruction of the sideburn hairline.


OBJECTIVE
This communication is intended to review such techniques, and to discuss their applicability to this location.


METHODS
Selected cases from the author will be presented using both a discussion and a photographic format.


RESULTS
Reconstitution of a cosmetically acceptable sideburn hairline will be apparent in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Proper selection from a variety of flap techniques allows reconstruction of aesthetically pleasing hairlines in the sideburn area.
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Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
D004431:Ear, External; D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*