Abstract
Alar Rim Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Highlights
Reconstruction of alar rim and soft triangle defects provide a unique challenge to plastic surgeons
If a transposition flap is used, the flap choice and its design are important in preventing complications
The following search terms were used as both subjects and key words: ‘reconstruction’ And (‘alar rim’ or ‘soft triangle’)
Summary
Reconstruction of alar rim and soft triangle defects provide a unique challenge to plastic surgeons. Minor deformities of the nose from acquired facial trauma or oncologic resection may not necessarily impair the functions of olfaction or speech, but may affect respiration and may alter how an individual is perceived by society [1]. It is critical, even in reconstruction of small defects of the nose, to optimize the aesthetic outcome. One should consider the aesthetic subunits: the dorsum, sidewalls, tip, soft triangles, columella, and alae. If a defect involves more than 50% of a subunit, one should consider excising the remainder
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