Extended rotation flap for reconstruction of partial thickness defects of the tip and nasal ala region: in search of better aesthetic results.

Background: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common non-melanoma skin cancer of the nose. Defects of the nasal ala and tip region are among the most difficult to repair due to their intrinsic characteristics.

Objective: To present our experience with the extended rotation flap for reconstruction of nasal ala defects and evaluate the outcome using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS).