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


References

Literature used

  • MĚŠŤÁK, Jan, et al. Introduction to plastic surgery. 1. edition. Prague : Charles University in Prague - Publishing house Karolinum, 2005. 125 pp. ISBN 80-246-1150-3.