Face avulsion and degloving

World J Plast Surg. 2014 Jan;3(1):64-7.

Abstract

There have been sparse reports in literature of avulsion and degloving injuries of individual areas of face like the nose, eyelids, ear and even mandible. Hemi-facial degloving is extremely rare. We present a case of post-assault degloving of the nose, part of forehead with anterior wall of frontal sinus, entire upper and lower eyelids and the cheek. Proper planning and staging of the surgical procedures and use of local flaps, meticulous and proper alignment of tissues gave us good aesthetic and functional outcome with a satisfied patient.

Keywords: Avulsion; Degloving; Eyelid; Face; Nose.

Publication types

  • Case Reports