The Single Application of External V‐Y Plasty in Correcting Alar Retraction

TL;DR

This paper introduces a simple surgical technique, external V-Y plasty, to correct alar retraction after skin cancer surgery.

Contribution

The study proposes external V-Y plasty as a novel, simplified alternative to complex grafting techniques for correcting alar retraction.

Findings

External V-Y plasty effectively corrects alar retraction with favorable aesthetic outcomes.

The technique facilitates soft tissue lengthening and tension release without requiring complex grafting.

It offers a straightforward alternative to multidisciplinary correction approaches.

Abstract

With the rising incidence of basal cell carcinoma, postoperative deformities following Mohs surgery have become increasingly prevalent. Among these, alar retraction represents a particularly challenging complication. Current approaches to its correction have largely centered on grafting techniques, which are often complex and may necessitate multidisciplinary collaboration. External V‐Y plasty, by facilitating soft tissue lengthening and tension release, presents a straightforward and effective alternatives for correcting alar retraction, offering favorable aesthetic outcomes.

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