title: Expanded uses for the nasolabial flap.
abstract: The nasolabial flap is an excellent choice for use in reconstruction of the nasal alar subunit due to its inherent properties that match skin tone and the convexity of the nose. Often overlooked as an option to use in nasal reconstruction, the nasolabial flap can be very advantageous. Indications for the nasolabial flap can be expanded to include reconstruction of the nasal tip, dorsum, soft triangle, and partial alar defects.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Weathers
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: Erik M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Wolfswinkel
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: Huy
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
authors.forename: James F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Thornton
keywords: Mohs surgery; nasal reconstruction; nasolabial flap