Because of a paucity of lax tissue, the nasal ala can prove to be a challenging subunit to
repair. Small alar defects can often be reconstructed using local flaps, composite grafting, or …

Background: A deep defect of the nasal alar rim or lobule may represent a unique and
difficult challenge because of the lax free margin and structural support supplied by the alar …

BACKGROUND:: Skin cancer frequently involves the nasal alae, the surgical reconstruction
of which may be challenging if their margins, contours, and surface texture are to be …

Results Figure 3A demonstrates a central tip defect with its repair (Figure 3B). Final tip
projection (Figure 3C) and skin match (Figure 3D) are excellent. Mild notching may occur …

The two main goals of alar reconstruction are a functional or near functional external nasal
valve and an aesthetic appearance. The nasolabial pedicle provides a fairly large flap …

Tumor removal involving primarily nasal alar skin and adjacent tissue is common in the
practice of dermatologic surgery. Small defects in this region can be reconstructed in a …

The nasal ala is a small but extremely challenging anatomic subunit to successfully
reconstruct. The ala's bulbous convexity creates both prominent light reflection and a critical …

Objectives: To qualitatively and quantitatively describe aesthetic and functional outcomes
following Mohs ablative surgery involving the alar subunit, using a paramedian or …

Nasal ala skin is unique. It is thick and sebaceous and not exactly duplicated anywhere on
the body. The closest color and texture match is the conchal bowl of the ear or the adjacent …

Claiborne and Albertini1 present an elegant solution for a difficult reconstruction conundrum
using the trilobed flap. Although there are multiple options, this particular case could also …