Objective To summarize recent progress in surgical management of progressive hemifacial atrophy(PHA), to analyse the key features of various methods of treatment, and to define subjects worthy of further researches. Methods The publications concerning the etiology and surgical management of PHA were reviewed, analyzed, and summarized. Results Surgical management serves as the primary treatment, including flap transposition, tissue flap reconstruction, free tissue grafting, prosthetic implants, and other sur...