Plastic Surgery Nose After Skin Cancer
The technique takes only one step unlike the current practice.
Plastic surgery nose after skin cancer. Your dermatologist or mohs surgeon whoever has performed your skin cancer excision may be able to complete your reconstruction at the time your lesion is removed or he may refer you to a plastic surgeon for your reconstructive surgery. A new reconstruction technique allows surgeons to recreate a functioning nostril after removing skin cancer from the nose. The first step would be a forehead flap procedure surgically moving a section of living tissue from jen s forehead to cover the opening left after the cancer was removed. Nose reconstruction after skin cancer should be coordinated with the plastic surgeon ahead of time so that the patient can undergo reconstruction on the same day as the mohs excision.
Rizk will determine how to perform the reconstruction. Skin cancer much like any form of cancer may require surgery to remove the cancerous growth. A common reason for nasal reconstruction is mohs surgery to remove skin cancer on the tip of the nose. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in scars or disfigurement can also be troubling.
Following the excision dr. The facial plastic surgeon will discuss surgical options with you to reconstruct your nose including a local flap a skin graft or a staged procedure such as a forehead flap.