Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS
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J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg · Nov 2009
Resurfacing of colour-mismatched free flaps on the face with split-thickness skin grafts from the scalp.
Free-tissue transfer is commonly used in micro-vascular head and neck reconstruction. In a significant proportion of cases, the reconstruction involves the placement of a conspicuous, colour-mismatched skin paddle on the face. ⋯ All patients had a noticeable improvement in colour match. This relatively minor procedure can significantly improve aesthetic outcome and merits consideration in appropriate patients.