Aesthetic reconstruction of the nasal tip using a folded composite graft from the ear.
Defects of the nasal tip, the alar, and the columella were treated with composite grafts from the postauricular area. The graft was folded into a three-dimensional shape, which provided a three-layered reconstruction of skin, cartilage and nasal lining. This procedure preserved the shape of the reconstruction for a longer time and yielded a good aesthetic result. Moreover, although this method was simple and was carried out in one stage, it left minimal morbidity of the donor site, and produced satisfying results.
Institute of Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon-dong, Seodaemoon-ku, C.P.O. Box 8044, Seoul, South Korea.
Yong Oock
YO
Kim
Beyoung Yun
BY
Park
Won Jae
WJ
Lee
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome