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  • Title: Superficial temporal fascial flap plus lipofilling for facial contour reconstruction in bilateral progressive facial hemiatrophy.
    Author: Ye XD, Li CY, Wang C, Yu YS.
    Journal: Aesthetic Plast Surg; 2010 Aug; 34(4):534-7. PubMed ID: 20333522.
    Abstract:
    Progressive facial hemiatrophy (PFH) was first described by Parry in 1825 and later by Romberg in 1846 and was also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome. Progressive facial hemiatrophy, as the name suggests, usually has unilateral presentation. However, bilateral manifestation has been reported in 5-10% of the cases. It is a rare disorder with few cases reported. Treatment involves augmentation of the atrophic region and restoration of symmetry of the face. Because many tissues are needed, it is very difficult to treat. In this article we report the use of a superficial temporal fascial flap plus lipofilling to treat bilateral progressive facial hemiatrophy. We obtained good facial volume, smooth contour, and soft palpation. It is safer, simple to perform, and more cost effective than free tissue transfer. It is a suitable technique of choice in the treatment of bilateral progressive facial hemiatrophy.
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