The post- and retro-auricular scalping flap (the PARAS flap)

Malar Reconstruction with Anterior Bilobed Cheek Flap

“…If the patient permits a delay procedure, a retroauricular-temporal flap 6 , 7 and a postauricular and retroauricular scalping flap 8 can be candidates.…”

Reconstruction of Palpebral-Cheek Defect Using an Anterior Bilobed Cheek Flap a New Reconstruction Technique about a Clinical Case

“…cheek skin defect after tumor resection Picture of anterior bilobed cheek flap Schematic of the anterior bilobed cheek flap Postoperative picture of the patient after defect reconstructionDISCUSSIONExtensive facial soft tissue defect can be reconstructed by different processes including advancement flaps or bilobed flaps. The combination of a pre-auricular and retro auricular flap in a bilobed flap can provide enough tissue to repair a loss of external soft tissue[5,6].…”

Reconstruction of Upper and Lower Eyelids with Auricular, Postauricular, and Retroauricular Scalping Flap with Cartilage Flap

“…The postauricular and retroauricular scalping flap (PARAS), described by Dias and Chhajlani, 1 has a profuse circulation from the contralateral superficial temporal vessels. The PARAS flap is described as a skin flap.…”

“…Dias and Chhajlani 1 reported their use of a PARAS flap for reconstruction of the facial skin. In their report, the flaps were used in the reconstruction of the frontal region, the cheek, alar defects (2 cases), and the eyelid.…”