[Reconstruction of tissue defects in external nose].

OBJECTIVE

To discuss and sum up the methods and experience of aesthetic reconstruction of tissue defects in external nose.

METHOD: By respective repair based on aesthetic subunits principle of the nose proposed by Yotsuyanagi et al, 47 tissue defects in external nose were reconstructed using random flap of nasolabial groove, local rhomboid flap, the insular skin flap of forehead,the insular skin flap of nasolabial groove with retrograde facial artery and forearm flap with pedicle etc.

RESULT: Satisfactory resconstructive effects were obtained in all cases.

CONCLUSION

Good aesthetic result can be achieved using local flaps or forearm flap with pedicle.