Upper helical reconstruction during aesthetic facelift procedure: a case report

Abstract

We present a case of a two-stage reconstruction of a traumatic right upper helix deformity using a random pattern layover skin flap in conjunction with an aesthetic facelift procedure. This serves to encourage reconstructive surgeons to be mindful about seeking opportunities to address additional patient concerns when appropriate and safe.

Keywords:

• Helix
• facelift
• pre-auricular flap
• random pattern flap
• ear reconstruction
• trauma

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank our patient for her willingness to use her case as a learning example, and to encourage surgeons to creatively help their future patients with aesthetic concerns.

Disclosure statement

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose. This article does not contain any studies with human participants or animals performed by any of the authors. Informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report. The authors received no funding for this case study.

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