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the Melolabial Flap Ritchie A.L. Younger INTRODUCTION Dieffenbach, in 1830, popularized the melolabial flap for reconstruction of the nose using superiorly based melolabial flaps to rehabilitate the nasal alae. Von…

Forehead Flap Frederick J. Menick INTRODUCTION Although some patients may be satisfied with a healed wound, most wish to have their normal appearance and function restored. Traditionally, the emphasis has…

Bilobe Flaps John A. Zitelli INTRODUCTION The bilobe flap is an extremely useful random pattern flap for facial reconstruction. It is a double transposition flap in which both flaps share…

Scar Revision and Dermabrasion J. Regan Thomas INTRODUCTION A scar is the normal result of healing following lacerations, incisions, or tissue loss. They can vary in quality depending on the…

Autologous Costochondral Reconstruction of Microtia Kathleen C.Y. Sie INTRODUCTION The incidence of microtia ranges from 1:5,000 to 1:10,000. Eighty percent of patients with microtia have unilateral involvement; therefore, this chapter…

Otoplasty James D. Sidman INTRODUCTION Otoplasty is a surgical technique that is commonly performed for the child or young adult who has protruding ears. Although parents often seek advice early…

Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty Jonathan M. Sykes INTRODUCTION All patients with a cleft lip deformity have an associated deformity of the nose. The surgical repair of the cleft nasal defect is…

Cleft Lip and Palate Travis T. Tollefson INTRODUCTION Comprehensive management of the patient with a cleft lip and palate requires a collaborative multidisciplinary team of specialists, typically including facial plastic…

Sliding Genioplasty Edward W. Chang INTRODUCTION Patients seeking advice about facial cosmetic surgery often focus on structures such as the nose, the eyes, and the laxity of their skin, while…

Mentoplasty Harry Mittelman INTRODUCTION While facial aesthetics has evolved over time, the balance of facial proportions is a common and universal aesthetic ideal. A straight and central mentum with smooth…