Facial Plast Surg 2020; 36(02): 148-157
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1709179
Original Article
Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Management of Large Facial Defects

Authors

  • Cyrus C. Rabbani

    1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Michelle S. Hwang

    1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Patrick J. Byrne

    1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Shaun C. Desai

    1   Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Further Information

Publication History

Publication Date:
15 May 2020 (online)

Abstract

There is considerable variation in the surgical management of patients with large facial defects after excision of skin malignancy. The surrounding facial subunits as well as local, regional, and distant soft-tissue flaps can be considered in more complicated facial defects. We place an emphasis on the versatility of adjacent tissue advancement and transposition flaps in the treatment of these defects. We also focus on the secondary reconstructive efforts necessary to achieve the best functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients.