Management
With a proper understanding of the bilobed flap's intricate design, the surgeon can anticipate factors causing alar asymmetry and employ meticulous techniques to significantly reduce the risk of poor aesthetic outcomes [PMID:10759825].
Complications
The aesthetic success of the bilobed flap can be compromised by the production of distracting alar displacement, highlighting it as a notable complication [PMID:10759825].
Key Recommendations
Understanding and mitigating factors that cause temporary or permanent alar asymmetry through careful flap design and surgical technique is crucial for better patient outcomes [PMID:10759825]. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
References
1 Cook JL. A review of the bilobed flap's design with particular emphasis on the minimization of alar displacement. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2000. link
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