THE AESTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION OF POST-BURN EYEBROW ALOPECIA WITH BILATERAL SUPERFICIAL TEMPORAL ARTERY ISLAND SCALP FLAP

Authors

  • Dhirendra Suman Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi-India
  • Yashvinder Kumar Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi-India
  • Anish Tayal Medical Student, University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi-India
  • Sumathi Nadikuditi Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and G.T.B. Hospital, Delhi-India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55519/JAMC-02-12771

Keywords:

Alopecia, burns, eyebrow, flap, superficial temporal artery

Abstract

Plastic surgeons face unique challenges in reconstructing eyebrows due to their complex anatomy and gender variations. We report a case of a 16-year-old female who presented with post-burn bilateral eyebrow alopecia. Bilateral eyebrow reconstruction was performed with scalp island flaps based on the posterior branch of the superficial temporal artery, which showed good postoperative outcomes. This case showed that the superficial temporal artery island flap continues to be a versatile option for managing eyebrow alopecia, especially in cases of deep burns of the face.

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Published

2024-06-30

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (2024): JOURNAL OF AYUB MEDICAL COLLEGE ABBOTTABAD

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CASE REPORT

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