Double-skin paddle perforator flap from the lateral lower leg for reconstruction of through-and-through cheek defect - a report of two cases

This kind of flap first avoids the need of an additional free flap, secondly it produces minimal donor site morbidity because of consequent preservation of the peroneal artery and primary wound closure. Thirdly it enables a good aesthetic outcome possible because of the primarily thin, pliable and variable skin paddles.