Mohs Surgery
Cosmetic Reconstruction
Most of the skin cancer reconstruction procedures we perform are done following Mohs surgery on the face and neck. Dr. Smith performs cosmetic reconstruction of the skin defect using local flaps and grafts. This procedure can be performed immediately after the Mohs surgery is complete or soon after. Complex reconstruction can require staged procedures done over the course of one to two months.
Recovery and Results
The length of recovery time needed after skin cancer reconstruction varies depending on factors such as whether the reconstruction is performed as part of the initial procedure or later and the extent of surgical repair required. Our goal is to minimize scarring and changes in your appearance postoperatively. The appearance of the treated area may be further improved by using surgical correction, fat transfer,a dermal filler such as JUVÉDERM®, or CO2 laser treatments. These procedures are usually performed 3-6 months after the initial reconstruction.