[Eyebrow reconstruction]

The eyebrow is an essential anatomical area, from a social point of view, so its reconstruction, in case of skin defect, must be as meticulous as possible, with the less residual sequela. Capillary density extremely varies from one person to another and the different methods of restoration of this area should absolutely take this into consideration. We are going to review the various techniques of reconstruction, according to the sex and the surface to cover.

[The orbitonasolabial flap. Anatomical and clinical study]

How to use the orbitonasolabial flap in vascular island thanks to his pedicle based an angular vessel. An anatomic study based on 11 cadavers allows to check the existence of a constant pedicle. This flap was used on 6 patients aged 62 to 90 years old on an average period of 16 months to fill up jugular, orbital, nasolabial and inner canthal defects. Two complications have occurred, a superficial necrosis of the lower part of the flap having spontaneously healed and an ectropion on a senile part. It has been necessary to degrease a second time in 50% of the cases. Nevertheless, the flap can be considered reliable and able to cover tissue defect in the central facial region with minor aesthetic and functional sequel on the donor site.