Sun damage is the leading contributor to the development of skin cancer, which is the most frequent form of the disease. Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma are the three most common kinds of skin cancer. When it comes to the excision of basal cell and squamous cell skin malignancies on the face, Mohs micrographic surgery is the method that is generally approved. The Mohs procedure reduces the amount of healthy tissue that must be removed as well as the likelihood of the cancer returning. Repairing facial deformities caused by the excision of cancerous tissue requires close collaboration between Dr. Khosh and Mohs dermatologist-surgeons.
Repairing facial abnormalities may be accomplished by a variety of approaches, including the use of skin grafts, skin flaps, or combined skin and muscle flaps. Before performing an excision, Dr. Khosh would rather meet with patients for a consultation on reconstruction of skin cancer. This allows for a more in-depth discussion of the various reconstructive choices, as well as improved coordination between the excision and repair processes. In the vast majority of instances, the procedure may be carried out in our offices under the influence of local anaesthetic. When reconstructive surgery for skin cancer is necessary, it is often carried out in the operating theatre, where patients may be sedated or put under general anesthesia.
We are aware that the prospect of undergoing surgery on the face may induce a significant amount of anxiety in patients. We will do all in our power to alleviate your anxiety about the procedure by addressing your worries about the cosmetic consequences that the surgery will have on your face. Dr. Khosh is very skilled in the field of reconstructive surgery for facial cancer abnormalities. On this topic, he has written several articles and delivered numerous lectures. Patients from all across the nation come in for consultations and secondary reconstructions of previously treated skin cancer abnormalities, and many of these patients commute from other locations.
The rebuilding of the face after treatment for skin cancer may be broken down into its component parts. On our website, you will find further information on the reconstruction of the scalp, forehead, eyelids, nose, cheeks, lips, chin, ears, and neck after treatment for skin cancer. Laser treatments, scar revisions, and steroid injections are examples of secondary operations that may assist enhance the outcomes of reconstructive surgery. If you have a skin cancer on your face and would want to explore primary or secondary repair options, please call our office so that we may arrange a confidential appointment.