Eyebrow Reconstruction in Craniofacial Clefts by Abnormal Hairline Extention
Abdoljalil Kalantar-Hormozi,
Mehran Noori,
Amirhossein Karimi
Abstract:The absence of eyebrows, whether complete or partial, has been observed in specific types of craniofacial clefts, primarily occurring in Tessier clefts numbers 9 to 13. To address this defect, several techniques have been used to improve eyebrow appearance, such as the island scalp flap and scalp strip grafting technique. However, these methods did not yield satisfactory esthetic results. In this study, the authors present findings from 7 patients with craniofacial clefts, in whom the eyebrows were completely … Show more
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