title: Eyebrow reconstruction using composite graft and microsurgical transplant.
abstract: The pivotal role that eyebrows play in facial expression and aesthetics is widely accepted, along with the difficulties faced by surgeons in reconstructing defects in this area. The case study presented demonstrates reconstruction of a traumatic eyebrow defect using a post-auricular composite graft in combination with a microfollicular hair transplant technique. The advantage of the combined approach is discussed with reference to the fine tuning of the adjoining areas between reconstructed and undamaged hair-bearing regions. The advantages of this technique in control of the direction of hair growth and preservation of hair density are emphasised.
authors.affiliation: amornpong@vachiramon.com
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vachiramon
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Aghabeigi
authors.forename: St-John
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Crean
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005138:Eyebrows / Q000473:pathology*; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques