Table 1.

Defects and reconstructive strategies.

Aesthetic Subunit	Technique *
Dorsum and Sidewalls, cm
<1.5	Primary closure Transposition flap (sidewall) Glabellar flap
1.5–2.5	Glabellar flap (cranial defect) Bilobed flap Dorsal nasal flap
>2.5	PFF Dorsal nasal flap ** Cheek advancement flap
Tip, cm
<0.5	Primary closure
<1.5	Bilobed flap V-Y island pedicle advancement flap
1.5–2.5	Dorsal nasal flap ** PFF
>2.5	PFF
Ala ***	Nasolabial flap Melolabial interpolated flap PFF

PFF: Paramedian forehead flap. * FTSG was not mentioned because it can be applied virtually to any subunit, see text. ** Consider aesthetic result. *** In case of deeper defects, a complete resurfacing of the ala is recommended, see text.