Acquired neck deformities (plastic surgery)

Acquired deformities in the neck area include, in terms of plastic surgery, mainly deforming scars of the neck skin - aesthetic damage + limitation of head movement.

Complete contracture

 * always perform a complete excision of the scar to prevent further contracture
 * cover the defect with skin grafts / skin flaps (acromiocervical flap, tubulated abdominal flap, free flaps)
 * Z-plasty on the sides, head is fixed, splint for 6 months

Limited contracture

 * Resolved with Z-plasty / skin advancement or grafts

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