INTRODUCTION- Figure: Reconstructive ladder Eyebrows have important functions in regard to facial recognition, sexual dimorphism, facial expression, and facial aesthetics. Eyebrow defects are often caused by excision of tumors, trauma, and burns Figure: Superficial facial muscles with left upper lid orbicularis removed to show deeper structures Despite their aesthetic and functional importance, there is limited consensus as to which reconstructive techniques are best TECHNIQUES FOR EYEBROW RECONSTRUCTION- A LITERATURE REVIEW
METHODS- Two bibliographic researches: PubMed and Google Scholar databases Keywords used: “Eyebrow reconstruction”, “flap reconstruction of eyebrow defects” and “cutaneous eyebrow defects”. Articles published in English language from 2016 to 2024. PRINCIPLES OF EYEBROW RECONSTRUCTION
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION- Primary closure Advancement flaps A-to-T closure O-L closure O-H closure V-Y flap Transposition flaps Superficial temporal fascia island flap Double-Z rhombic technique Paramedian forehead flap Island pedicle flaps Contralateral Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Pedicled Skin Island Flap Hair transplantation
Eyebrow reconstruction. Figueira et al. Orbit. 2017 Partial Lateral Eyebrow Defect Reconstruction Using the Contralateral Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Pedicled Skin Island Flap: A Case Report . J Plast Recontr Surg 2022 CONCLUSION- REFERENCE-