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We utilized the free temporal artery posterior auricular skin (TAPAS) flap for reconstructing the internal nasal lining of the vault and septum of a single coana following hemi-rhinectomy. A case study of a 79-year-old male patient with a malignant melanoma illustrates the effectiveness of this approach. A free TAPAS flap was harvested to restore the lining, together with a homolateral forehead flap for the external skin resurfacing. Cartilage was raised from the septum and auricular concha to recreate the nose framework. Although it is relevant, lining reconstruction remains underestimated, especially when approaching hemi-nasal defects. Our technique allows for one-stage reconstruction through the usage of the TAPAS flap, a thin and pliable tissue with a negligible aesthetic impact. 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