Skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma) is typically treated with Mohs surgery, which is a highly effective method of eradicating diseased cells. By removing the skin cancer layer by layer, your Mohs surgeon ensures that all cancer cells are eradicated while leaving the smallest surgical defect (gap) possible. Whether small or large, the resulting defect often requires surgical closure by a credentialed plastic surgeon with an eye for precision and well-balanced aesthetics.
Dr. Familusi performs reconstruction after skin cancer removal (Mohs reconstruction) to restore a normal facial appearance with minimally visible scarring, ultimately restoring self-confidence. Her expertise is invaluable when it comes to treating exposed, vulnerable facial areas such as the eyelids, nose, lips and ears. She carefully minimizes scarring by using meticulous suturing techniques. Dr. Familusi may use any of the following techniques:
Skin grafting
With this approach, the surgeon removes healthy skin from another area of the body and transfers it to the location where the skin cancer occurred, covering the wound left behind after the tumor or lesion is removed.
Primary closure
Here, Dr. Familusi sutures the edges of the open wound together to create a thin-line closure that is well-camouflaged within your natural facial creases.
Local flap
With this method, the doctor transfers tissue from a neighboring area on the face to close the defect, keeping the flap’s blood supply intact. This is appropriate for sensitive areas of the face, such as the eyelids, nose, and ears.
