Local Tissue Advancement: Reconstructing Superior Helical Rim Defect and Exposed Ear Cartilage After Mohs Surgery

1. Introduction

2. Surgical Approach

3. Local Tissue Advancement

1. Raise Skin Flaps in Subperichondrial Plane
2. Reposition Cartilage for Superior Helical Rim

4. Closure

1. Close Skin and Bury Cartilage
2. Quilt the Cartilage to Prevent Hematoma and Cauliflower Deformity
3. Inject Local Anesthetic for Post-op Pain Control