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The “Batman flap”: a novel technique to repair a large central glabellar defect
Author(s) -
Puviani Mario,
Curci Marco
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/ijd.13844
Subject(s) - medicine , anatomy , surgery
Background Given the critical position of central glabella among the frontal, nasal, and supraorbital aesthetic subunits of the face, the reconstruction of large defects in this area represents a surgical challenge. Methods We describe a surgical technique based on a modified, curved, A‐T flap to repair a large glabellar defect. Results Our modification is useful for large glabellar defects because it enables the distribution of the tension all over the reconstruction sides, avoiding a stressed central area and the subsequent risk of necrosis; functionally, it respects the eyebrows position and since the advancement is parallel to their major axes, it avoids the reduction of the distance between them. Conclusions The “Batman flap” enables reconstructing a glabellar defect, with a good aesthetical result and the respect of the relevant aesthetical subunits.