Surg Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;11(4):330-333
Reconstruction of the nasal area is a challenge due to its vascularization and abundance of fibrotic tissue. Graft in a large defect in the nasal area has a high risk of necrosis and often produces deformity and color mismatch. We report the case of a 65-year-old man with basal cell carcinoma in the left nasal ala. Mohs surgery was performed, obtaining free margin. The final defect measured 2 cm in diameter with partial loss of skin thickness. The combination of a melolabial interpolation flap and an ear cartilage graft was used, with excellent results. This combination led to good structural and aesthetic results.
Keywords: Surgical Flaps; Bone transplantation; Ear cartilage; Carcinoma, Basal cell
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