Interpolated forehead and melolabial flaps.
Facial reconstruction is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. The interpolated forehead and melolabial flaps are well-established methods for facial restoration, especially for the repair of nasal defects following excision of cutaneous malignancies. Repair of facial defects using interpolation flaps requires an appreciation of variations in skin thickness, facial contours, and functional concerns at the donor and recipient sites. A detailed review of flap design, modifications, and implementation is provided for the forehead and melolabial flaps.
Jewett
Brian S
BS
Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, UMHC, FL 33136, USA. bjewett@med.miami.edu
D004954:Esthetics; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D015996:Survival Rate; D013536:Suture Techniques; D015626:Tissue Expansion; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology