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Facial FlapsIntroductionAnatomyTheoryClassification of FlapsDesigning a facial flapIndicationsIndications for facial flapsEvaluation and Preparation for Local Skin Flap SurgeryRotation FlapDesignCase 1: Cheek rotation flapCase 2: Cheek rotation flapCase 3: Bilateral rotation flaps on scalpCase 4: Double hatchet flap on lower leg, MM resectionZ-PlastyDesignCase 1: Z-PlastyInterpolated FlapDesignCase 1: Nasolabial flap – 1 StepCase 2: Nasolabial flap – 2 stepsTransposition flapDesignCase 1: L-flap on the noseCase 2: Limberg flap reconstruction of tragusCase 3: Transposition flap to left temporal regionAdvancement flapDesignBilobed flapDesignCase 1: Bilobe flap on the noseGlabella FlapDesignCase 1: Glabella flapCase 2: Glabella flapReferences
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Introduction

Authors: Liv Schöllhammer, MD, Frederik Gulmark Hansen, med.stud., Christian Kaare Paaskesen MD, and Magnus Balslev Avnstorp, MD This chapter outlines essential knowledge for preparing, designing, and performing facial reconstructive surgery using local skin flaps. We begin with the basic principles

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