Eyebrow reconstruction by simple elliptical excision with beveled incision - A case series of twelve patients.

Abstract

Patients seeking reconstructive facial surgery desire aesthetically pleasing outcomes with minimal visible scarring. For scalp incisions, beveled angle of 45° is typically preferred to preserve hair follicles. However, no consensus exists regarding the ideal incision angle for the brow area. This observational study analyzed the surgical outcomes of 12 patients with eyebrow defects treated using a simple elliptical excision with a beveled incision, addressing various indications such as posttraumatic scars, post-burn scars, and tumors. Outcomes were evaluated using the Physician Global Esthetic Improvement Scale at 7 days and 3 months post-surgery. At 7 days, 50% of patients showed very good improvement, and the other 50%showed moderate improvement. By 3 months, 33% of patients exhibited exceptional improvement, 50% showed very good improvement, and 17% demonstrated moderate improvement. This study concludes that direct excision and approximation with an angled incision along the hair follicle direction provide favorable aesthetic results for eyebrow reconstruction.