The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap for lesions of the ala and lateral tip of the nose.

BACKGROUND: Skin cancer of the ala of the nose is observed frequently. The local defects after Mohs surgery in this localization are difficult to repair by a 1-step procedure.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this paper is to present a new flap for lesions of the nasal ala.

METHODS: The design and positioning of the flap is demonstrated with photographs.

RESULTS: The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a new flap with a good viability and clinical results.

CONCLUSION: The interposed nasalis myocutaneous island flap is a reliable flap for the reconstruction of ala defects and defects of the lateral tip of the nose.