Abstract
The refractory port-wine stains are often associated with soft and hard tissue hypertrophy leading to facial asymmetry and psychological problems. The authors describe and illustrate a surgical strategy for the treatment of both hard and soft tissue malformations in patients with port-wine stains to restore facial symmetry. The medical records, photographs of two patients with soft and hard tissue hypertrophy were reviewed. After physical examinations, 3-dimensional computed tomography was conducted to evaluate bony asymmetry. The surgical strategy was designed according to individual malformation and requests. Both patients had congenital port-wine stains that were resistant to laser therapy. As they grew up, they developed both soft and hard tissue hypertrophy. Zygoma, maxilla, nose, and lips are involved, causing facial asymmetry, deviated nose, increased dental show and malocclusion. To correct bony malformation, orthognathic surgery, and facial bone contouring including zygomatic reduction, mandibular angles osteotomy and genioplasty were performed. After the correction of the bony factor, soft tissue symmetry was improved via resection, autologous fat grafting, liposuction, and rhinoplasty. Both patients were satisfied with the surgical result. To acquire facial symmetry, surgical correction is inevitable for patients with port-wine stains associated with soft and hard tissue hypertrophy. The authors describe the successive correction of bony and soft tissue asymmetry to achieve harmonious surgical outcomes.
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