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Facial contour reconstruction in localised lipodystrophy using free radial forearm adipofascial flaps

Br J Plast Surg. 1998 Oct;51(7):499-502. doi: 10.1054/bjps.1998.0101.

Abstract

Unilateral facial contour deformities in two patients with localised lipodystrophies were reconstructed with free radial forearm adipofascial flaps. At follow-up of 5 and 4 years there is no significant downward gravitation, and the flaps have maintained their integrity and bulk. Both the patients have had significant improvement in their self-consciousness of appearance. Since the donor site was closed primarily, a linear forearm scar remains the only donor site morbidity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Esthetics
  • Facial Hemiatrophy / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Lipodystrophy / surgery*
  • Male
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps*