Resurfacing of Face and Neck Using Superthin Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Free Flaps.

Background: Resurfacing of facial and neck defects is challenging due to the unique skin color, texture, and thickness of the region. With the development of microsurgical reconstruction, perforator- free flaps can provide adequate soft tissue. However, despite various modifications, such flaps hardly satisfy cosmetic requirements, due to differences in color and bulkiness.

Reconstruction of midface defects using local flaps: An algorithm for appropriate flap choice.

Background: Local flap surgery is commonly performed to cover defects with appropriate skin color and texture match. The purpose of this study was to present an algorithm for choosing an appropriate flap when reconstructing a midface defect using a local flap.

Methods: Between February 2013 and February 2019, 38 patients with midface defects underwent local flap surgery.