Aesthetic Considerations after Free Flap Reconstruction
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ÀÌ»ó½Å(Lee Sang-Shin) - University of Ulsan College of Medicine Asan Medical Center Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
±èÀº±â(Kim Eun-Key) - University of Ulsan College of Medicine Asan Medical Center Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Abstract
Purpose: The success rate of free flap operation has shown a recent increase. Especially for breast reconstructive patients, aesthetic results are considered a necessity. However, for patients who underwent reconstruction in parts of the body other than breast, for example, head and neck, lower and upper extremities, aesthetic considerations are underscored. Nowadays, however, aesthetic standpoint toward these patients is changing.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 8 patients who underwent secondary procedures after free flap surgery from March of 2011 to April of 2014.
Results: Secondary refinement was a safe and less time-consuming technique for maximizing the function and aesthetic appearance for the patient.
Conclusion: Appearance has become increasingly important with regard to function and quality of life. Therefore, for free flap reconstructive patients, secondary refinements may be considered in order to change the shape and contour. The secondary refinements are critical to the final result and must be a planned part of the entire reconstructive sequence.
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Refinement, Free flap
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