Scar hinge flap for inner lining reconstruction of full-thickness defects on the ala of the nose.

Background: Reconstruction of inner lining of the nose often requires complex surgical procedures.

Methodology: To evaluate the scar hinge flap as an alternative reconstruction technique, 21 patients with full-thickness defects of the ala who received a scar hinge flap were retrospectively analysed.

Results: Twenty-one patients were included.