Reconstructing the scalp and forehead is a challenging endeavor frequently undertaken by
facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. There are many anatomical factors to be …

The management of extensive forehead and scalp defects is challenging because of the
paucity of adjacent extensible tissue, the critical nature of underlying structures, the aesthetic …

Tissue inelasticity and the hair-bearing nature of the scalp and forehead pose unique
challenges during reconstruction. A thorough understanding of the surgical anatomy of the …

Reconstruction of scalp and forehead defects is a complex field with a broad variety of
reconstructive options. Initially, one must ask: what are the goals and priorities? What is the …

Orbitomaxillary, skull, scalp, and hair restoration covers a broad segment of reconstructive
surgery. The purpose of this article is to review considerations in available options for …

The scalp provides a relatively limited amount of excess tissue that can be used in
reconstructing significant scalp defects, which arise most often from oncologic resection or …

Reconstruction of the scalp may be challenging for reconstructive surgeons because of the
special anatomic structure of the scalp and underlying skeleton. Anterior scalp defects …

Background: Reconstruction of scalp defects is required for acute trauma, tumor extirpation,
radiation necrosis, and the repair of traumatic alopecia or cosmetically displeasing scars …

The treatment of scalp and forehead defects is challenging. There are few cases in which an
untreated scalp defect can heal by secondary intention. However, lack of adequate …

Scalp defects may be created by the resection of tumors or congenital abnormalities,
traumatic avulsions or burns, or osteomyelitis or osteoradionecrosis. Tissue involvement in …