title: Reconstruction of the alar nose.
abstract: The authors of this study describe a case of nasal alar deformity with a secondary deficiency of cartilage, treated with a advancement flap. In order to choose the reconstruction technique, reference parameters such as the age of the patient, the presence of preexisting scars, and the size of the defect are assessed by focusing on the tissue structure and on the major aesthetic demands of the younger patients. Good aesthetic results, with an acceptable cicatricial outcome and an excellent morphofunctional reconstruction of the ala, were achieved in the treated subject. The postoperative course was also good with no complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program, and the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Study Tor Vergata, Rome Italy.
authors.forename: Valerio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cervelli
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gentile
authors.forename: Davide Johan
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Bottini
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000601:surgery; D009667:Nose Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps