The use of the melolabial Burow's graft in the reconstruction of combination nasal sidewall-cheek defects.

BACKGROUND: Combination defects involving both the nasal sidewall or ala and cheek can be challenging to reconstruct. METHODS: Patients with skin cancers involving the nasal sidewall or ala and medial cheek treated with Mohs micrographic surgery were reconstructed using a cheek advancement flap in combination with a melolabial Burow's graft. RESULTS: This technique provides a simple, reproducible, and cosmetically excellent method of repairing these defects. CONCLUSION: The use of this repair provides superb tissue matches and maintains natural aesthetic subunits, yielding an excellent result with minimal morbidity.