Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique
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Ann Chir Plast Esthet · Jun 1995
Historical Article[Reconstruction of the nose in deep extensive facial burns].
The nose is in the medial portion of the face and is frequently injured in trauma of this area. Due to its situation its structure and shape, and its essential function, this organ is particularly exposed in the case of facial burns. ⋯ They then recall the fascinating story of rhinopoiesis through the ages. The third part is devoted to their personal approach to reconstruction of the nose in severe panfacial burns, using a forehead flap with one or several tissue expanders.
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The face is one of the areas of the body most frequently affected by burns. Pressure therapy maintains facial scars until maturation is achieved to present hypertrophic scars or contractures. Elastic pressure garments are usually used, but they do not provide adequate pressure on areas such as naso-labial folds or labio-chin folds. ⋯ Follow up is necessary to prevent complications and to revise the mask as the scars change. Nostril and oral commissures are treated with inserts which maintain adequate size or corrected contractures. Satisfactory results can be obtained with cooperative patients.