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Partial Eyebrow Reconstruction with Bilateral Advancement Flap and Tattooing  

Yoon, Jung Ho (Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Hong, Jong Won (Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Kim, Young Seok (Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Roh, Tai Suk (Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Rah, Dong Kyun (Institute for Human Tissue Restoration, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
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Archives of Craniofacial Surgery / v.11, no.1, 2010 , pp. 37-40 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Reconstruction of eyebrow defects after wide excision of the benign and malignant tumors present a cosmetic challenge to the plastic surgeon. There were several methods for reconstruction of partial eyebrow defect with local flaps except hair bearing composite graft. We introduce simple eyebrow reconstruction with bilateral advancement flap and tattooing on the idea that eyebrow tattooing is popular permanent eyebrow makeup among elderly Korean women. Methods: The flaps were designed on both ends of the eyebrow defect along the upper and lower margin of the eyebrow. Both flaps were cut, undermined and were moved centrally to cover the defect. Both flaps were attached along the vertical suturing line. The rest of each flap was sown with dog-ears revised minimally. Scar lines would be hidden along the natural borders of the eyebrow if possible. The resulting vertical scar finally was covered with hair. After 8 months, eyebrow tattooing would be done to camouflage eyebrow shortening and scar. Results: Partial eyebrow defect was reconstructed successfully with bilateral advancement flap and tattooing. The postoperative scar was inconspicuous and eyebrow looked symmetric. Conclusion: We recommend partial eyebrow reconstruction with bilateral advancement flap and tattooing for the elderly Korean female patients after excision of small tumor in and around eyebrow region.
Keywords
Eyebrow defect; Advancement flap; Tattooing;
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