Frontalis muscle plication and imbrication in reconstruction of forehead defects

Maria S. Aluma-Tenorio, Adam J. Mamelak, Leonard Harry Goldberg, Ming H. Jih, Arash Kimyai-Asadi

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Abstract

The forehead is a common site for nonmelanoma skin cancer. For medium to large sized defects, the primary reconstructive challenge is the paucity of loose adjacent donor skin. The authors describe frontalis muscle plication, imbrication, and related surgical techniques utilized in reconstructing forehead defects. With these techniques, one can significantly reduce wound tension and increase the volume of tissue recruited to the defect site as necessary.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1066-1068
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Drugs in Dermatology
Volume7
Issue number11
StatePublished - Nov 1 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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