Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents J Reconstr Microsurg 1993; 9(5): 331-334DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006739 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1993 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Surgical Tattooing as an Aesthetic Improvement in Facial Reconstruction with a Free Radial Forearm Flap B. Coessens, J. Van Geertruyden, A. De Mey Department of Plastic Surgery, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Hôpital Brugmann, Brussels, Belgium Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT Free flaps are usually needed for the reconstruction of extensive facial burns, but the final result is often a poor texture and color match. The authors report a burn case managed with a radial forearm free flap. The aesthetic result was improved by surgical tattooing of the flap, including the appearance of a beard. Full Text
