Facial contour reconstruction in localised lipodystrophy using free radial forearm adipofascial flaps
CE Koshy, J Evans - British journal of plastic surgery, 1998 - Elsevier
Unilateral facial contour deformities in two patients with localised lipodystrophies were
reconstructedwith free radial forearm adipofascial flaps. At follow-up of 5 and 4 years there is
no significant downward gravitation, and the flaps have maintained their integrity and bulk.
Both the patients have had significant improvement in their self-consciousness of
appearance. Since the donor site was closed primarily, a linear forearm scar remains the
only donor site morbidity.
reconstructedwith free radial forearm adipofascial flaps. At follow-up of 5 and 4 years there is
no significant downward gravitation, and the flaps have maintained their integrity and bulk.
Both the patients have had significant improvement in their self-consciousness of
appearance. Since the donor site was closed primarily, a linear forearm scar remains the
only donor site morbidity.