Unwanted palatal hair: a consequence of complex oropharyngeal reconstruction

Abstract

Hair growth in the oral cavity following free-flap transfer from a hair-bearing area has been previously noted albeit outside the dermatology literature. Little is known about the incidence and treatment of this undesirable postoperative complication. We herein describe two cases of palatal hair occurring after complex oropharyngeal reconstruction treated with a novel combination of Nd:YAG laser together with mechanical epilation and electrolysis.