Overview of Nasal Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Keeping It Simple

Abstract

The authors provide an overview of nasal soft tissue reconstruction and of the senior author's practice. Nasal soft tissue reconstruction is a challenging endeavor as the nose is one of the most prominent and complex facial features. A multitude of surgical repair options exist, which can make the decision-making process unnecessarily complicated. It is advisable that the reconstructive surgeon become facile with a handful of surgical techniques versus trying to master many techniques.

Keywords

nasal reconstruction - Mohs surgery - forehead flap - nasolabial flap - dorsonasal flap - secondary intention - full-thickness skin graft

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