Abstract

GAONA SILVA, J.  and  DUQUE RESTREPO, A.. Aesthetic reconstruction of the eyebrow unit using a temporal island scalp flap. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2010, vol.36, n.3, pp.255-258. ISSN 1989-2055.

Eyebrow reconstruction plays an important role in facial Reconstructive Surgery. Absence or deformity of the eyebrows alter the expression and other features in the face exerting a powerful influence in the appearance of the periorbital region, so in the aspect as well as in the self-esteem of the patients. This paper describes the use of a temporal island scalp flap technique to reconstruct the eyebrow unit and we present 3 patients who underwent eyebrows reconstruction with this technique.

Keywords : Eyebrow reconstruction; Basocellular carcinoma; Periorbital region Temporal flap; Scalp.

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