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J Reconstr Microsurg 1998; 14(7): 445-448
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1000205
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© 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Beard Restoration Using a Free Puboinguinal Hair‐Bearing Flap

Kenji Sasaki, Motohiro Nozaki, Jiro Katahira
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Tokyo, Japan
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Accepted for publication 1998

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

A free puboinguinal hair-bearing flap was transferred with anastomosis of the external pudendal vessels, for reconstruction of a bearded chin in an adult male. Although the flap does not match the skin of the chin in texture or color, it can provide an excellent beard in terms of the color, density and quality of hair growth. Donorsite morbidity is minimal.

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