Upper helical reconstruction during aesthetic facelift procedure: a case report

Zachary N Goldberg; David S Goldberg

doi:10.1080/23320885.2024.2311729

Upper helical reconstruction during aesthetic facelift procedure: a case report

Case Reports Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2024 Feb 3;11(1):2311729. doi: 10.1080/23320885.2024.2311729. eCollection 2024.

Authors

Zachary N Goldberg^{1

2}, David S Goldberg³

Affiliations

¹ Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
² Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
³ Department of Plastic Surgery, Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center, Monterrey, California, USA.

Abstract

We present a case of a two-stage reconstruction of a traumatic right upper helix deformity using a random pattern layover skin flap in conjunction with an aesthetic facelift procedure. This serves to encourage reconstructive surgeons to be mindful about seeking opportunities to address additional patient concerns when appropriate and safe.

Keywords: Helix; ear reconstruction; facelift; pre-auricular flap; random pattern flap; trauma.

Publication types

Case Reports