The face is exceedingly important, as it is the medium through which individuals interact with
the rest of society. The unique character of the facial skin and the close anatomic and …

The challenge surgeons face when reconstructing cheek defects varies significantly
depending on the location and depth of the defect and the distensibility of the surrounding …

Background Defects of the cheek present a reconstructive challenge because of the visibility
of the site, as well as the limited local tissue supply. In addition, the cheek abuts several …

The cheek is the largest facial unit with a prominent position on the face. Trauma, burns, and
the resection of skin cancers constitute common sources of injury, potentially resulting in …

The goal of cheek reconstruction is to restore an illusion of" normal." Attention must be
directed toward the contralateral cheek skin color, texture, thickness, and contour, because …

We describe the different cheek reconstruction techniques with primary emphasis on the
superficial layers. In addition to the clinical context, location and size of the lesion will be …

The surgical reconstruction of facial defects is a critical skill for the facial plastic surgeon. The
broadest subunit of the face, the cheek is formed by the hard and soft tissue contours of the …

Reconstruction of cheek defects: a review of current techniq... : Current Opinion in
Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery Reconstruction of cheek defects: a review of …

DISCUSSION The differential diagnosis for malignant lesions of the cheek includes basal
cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. These malignancies have …

Reconstruction of surface defects of the cheek after resection of skin lesions should be
approached according to zones of involvement. We have established an arbitrary …