Combined superficial temporal fascial flap with free dermis-fat graft to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce a method to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy (Romberg's disease).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Through a temporal incision, the compound grafts of pedicled superficial temporal fascial flap and free dermis-fat were inserted into the cheek to correct soft tissue depression on the face. The dermis-fat was harvested from gluteal crease site.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>6 cases were treated with this technique. 3 to 10 months' follow-up showed satisfactory results and few resorption of the compound grafts.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The mentioned technique is simple and reliable in reconstructing bulk defects of the face.</p>