FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION
Reconstructive Care After Skin Cancer Treatment
When skin cancer treatment affects the face, our reconstructive surgery team helps restore form, function, and confidence with thoughtful, specialized care.
MOHS-ALIGNED CARE
FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
FUNCTION & APPEARANCE
PERSONALIZED REPAIR PLANS
EDUCATION & CARE
How Reconstruction Works With Mohs Surgery
Following the precise removal of skin cancer via Mohs surgery, our reconstructive process focus on restoring both the aesthetic appearance and functional integrity of the affected area with specialized surgical techniques.
The Reconstruction Process
We assess the surgical site post-Mohs to determine the best approach.
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Evaluate
A customized reconstructive plan is mapped to ensure minimal scarring.
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Plan
Function and aesthetics are expertly restored in our surgical suite.
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Repair
Specialized Reconstruction After Skin Cancer Removal
Removing skin cancer is the first priority, but treatment does not always end once the cancer is gone. When skin cancer removal leaves a surgical defect specialized reconstruction may be needed to restore both appearance and function.
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At UDermic Health, our approach brings skin cancer treatment and reconstructive expertise together, allowing patients to receive coordinated care throughout their treatment journey, rather than having to go to multiple facilities.
Facial Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is frequently used to treat skin cancers located on cosmetically and functionally sensitive areas of the face. Because Mohs surgery removes cancer while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, the resulting defect can often be reconstructed using the surrounding healthy skin.
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Depending on the location and complexity of the area, reconstruction may involve advanced wound closure techniques, local skin flaps, or skin grafts. The reconstructive plan is individualized for each patient.
Special consideration is given to maintaining the natural shape, movement, and function of important facial structures while also minimizing the appearance of surgical scars whenever possible.
What Is Reconstructive Surgery?
Reconstructive surgery following skin cancer treatment focuses on repairing the area where cancerous tissue was removed. The goal is to achieve the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome while supporting proper healing.
Every surgical defect is different. The appropriate reconstruction depends on several factors, including:
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The size and depth of the surgical area
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The location of the skin cancer
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The amount and condition of surrounding tissue
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Nearby structures that may affect function
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The patient's individual anatomy and health
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The anticipated cosmetic outcome
Some areas can be repaired with a straightforward closure, while others may require more advanced reconstructive techniques.
Coordinated Skin Cancer & Reconstructive Care
One of the advantages of UDermic Health's approach is the coordination between specialists involved in skin cancer diagnosis, Mohs surgery, pathology, and reconstruction.
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For patients who require reconstruction following skin cancer removal, this collaborative approach allows the treatment plan to consider both priorities from the beginning: complete removal of the cancer and thoughtful restoration of the affected area afterward.
FACIAL RECONSTRUCTIVE EXPERTISE
Specialized Repair From Experienced Surgeons
UDermic Health's facial reconstructive surgery team includes Dr. Christopher Johnson, who provides specialized care for patients needing repair after skin cancer treatment.
Dr. Christopher Johnson
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery