Introduction Print Section Listen The ears, like the nose, have a complex three-dimensional array of ridges and valleys that must be respected if a reconstruction is to return the appearance…

Introduction Print Section Listen The lips, like the eyelids, represent a special site; they often have only a modest dermal component, necessitating consideration of alternative repair strategies, and represent a…

Introduction Print Section Listen The nose is a frequently encountered surgical site for clinicians who focus on cutaneous reconstruction; the propensity for nonmelanoma skin cancer development in this area, coupled…

Introduction Print Section Listen The forehead presents unique challenges and opportunities to the surgeon. The convex surface may increase the tendency toward dog-ear formation, as even ellipses with high length…

Introduction Print Section Listen The eyelids present unique challenges to the surgeon—the dermis is very thin, with a near absence of subcutaneous fat in some areas. This provides only minimal…