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Refinement Techniques

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Nasal reconstruction begins with transfer of tissue of volume and surface area similar to those of the missing tissues. Depending on the nature of the defect and the type of skin flap used, some amount of sculpting of the subcutaneous tissues of the covering flap may be necessary. With increasing experience and skill of the surgeon, a greater level of refinement may be achieved in the initial stages of reconstruction. However, for complex nasal repairs, it is often necessary to perform additional staged procedures aimed at improving the final esthetic outcome.

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    Shan R. Baker (Professor, Department of Otolaryngology Director, Center for Facial Plastic Surgery)

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Naficy, S., Baker, S.R. (2011). Refinement Techniques . In: Principles of Nasal Reconstruction. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89028-9_15

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