Skin Cancer Before & After Photos – PG 3
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Skin Cancer Patient 21
This patient underwent Mohs surgery for excision of a lentigo maligna from the nose and was referred to Dr. Bhama for repair of the defect. Note the defect of the nasal tip and dorsum. Options were discussed with the patient, and she elected for bilobe flap repair of the nose. Surgery went well, and shown is a very early post-operative result. No revision surgery, dermabrasion, or steroid injection were performed as the patient was very happy with the results. The scar will continue to heal, improving the result with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 22
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon for management of a defect of the right nasal ala. On pre-operative photos, notice the large, thick defect of the nasal ala following Mohs surgery. Base view demonstrates collapse of the external nasal valve. Because the nasal valve was involved, reconstruction using auricular cartilage (ear cartilage) was required. Options were discussed with the patient and she elected for paramedian forehead flap reconstruction using auricular cartilage grafting. Surgery went well, and the patient recovered uneventfully. Intermediate photos are shown demonstrating the forehead flap in position. Takedown of the flap pedicle was performed several weeks later. She was very happy with results of surgery from a cosmetic and functional standpoint. Early post-operative photos are shown demonstrating excellent contour of the nasal ala and restoration of the external nasal valve.
Skin Cancer Patient 23
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon to discuss reconstructive options following nasal surgery for skin cancer. Pre-op views demonstrate a defect of the right nasal ala. Dr. Bhama discussed options with the patient, and the patient elected for paramedian forehead flap reconstruction. Dr. Bhama also used auricular cartilage to stabilize the nasal valve and preserve the patient’s ability to breathe through the right nostril. Intermediate photos demonstrating the forehead flap in place are shown. Early post-op photos are shown demonstrating an excellent cosmetic result. The patient is very happy and is able to breathe well through the nose.
Skin Cancer Patient 24
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama to plan reconstruction after removal of a large melanoma from the right cheek. On pre-op photos, notice the pigmented lesion of the right cheek. The surgical oncologist performed excision along with sentinel lymph node biopsy. Notice the large defect of the right cheek and eyelid, and the incision in the neck. Normally, Dr. Bhama considers cervicofacial advancement flap (face and neck flap) to reconstruct these defects, but the neck incision for the sentinel lymph node biopsy could interrupt the blood supply to this flap. This is a very complex defect to repair given the close proximity to the eyelid, therefore a rhombic transposition flap was designed such that the vectors of tension would pull the lower eyelid upwards instead of down. Early post-op pics are shown. The patient was very happy with the cosmetic result. Notice that there is no distortion of the eyelid. No revision surgery or dermabrasion has been performed. The scar will continue to fade with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 25
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon to plan reconstruction following Mohs surgery for a melanoma in situ of the left cheek. Pre-operative pictures are shown demonstrating a pigmented lesion of the left cheek. The patient underwent Mohs surgery with another surgeon. Shown is the defect. There is a large skin defect of the left cheek involving skin and soft tissue. This defect presented a unique challenge because of its close proximity to the frontal branch of the facial nerve and the eye. Dr. Bhama performed rhombic flap reconstruction under local anesthesia with the patient completely awake. She was able to go home immediately after reconstruction. Her post-op photos with sutures in place are shown. Early post-op photos after suture removal are also shown demonstrating an excellent cosmetic result. Notice there is no distortion of the eyelid. The facial nerve is completely intact. The patient was very happy with results, and her scar will continue to fade with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 26
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon for reconstruction following Mohs surgery for skin cancer of the right medial canthus region. Pre-operative photos demonstrate a defect of the right nasal sidewall and medial canthus region. Options were discussed with the patient and he elected for local flap reconstruction. Dr. Bhama performed glabellar flap reconstruction under local anesthesia in our Mill Creek procedure room. Early post-operative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent aesthetic result. No revision surgery was performed. The patient was very happy with results.
Skin Cancer Patient 27
This young man was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon for reconstruction following Mohs surgery to remove a skin cancer. The defect is a quite large and involves a very challenging region of the face because of its close proximity to the eyelids. Options were discussed and the patient elected for local flap closure (adjacent tissue transfer). Surgery went well and the patient recovered quickly. He was very happy with the results of surgery. Early post-operative photos are shown. His scar will continue to improve with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 28
This patient underwent Mohs surgery for removal of a skin cancer from the nose and was referred to Dr. Bhama for reconstruction. On preoperative view, note the full thickness defect of the left nostril. This region involves an area of the nose called the soft tissue triangle which is challenging to reconstruct. Because the defect was through skin, cartilage, and mucosa, all three layers had to be reconstructed. Dr. Bhama performed complex reconstruction including cartilage graft from the right ear, advancement flap using mucosa to reconstruct the inside of the nose, and paramedian forehead flap for the skin. The patient’s one week post-operative result is shown. He has excellent flap take and contour. The fullness of the flap will improve with time, as will the appearance of the forehead scar. He has no issues with breathing through his nose and happy with the result. Notice the right ear donor site heals without any obvious deformity after cartilage removal.
Skin Cancer Patient 29
This patient underwent Mohs surgery for a squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer) of the lower lip. The patient was referred to Dr. Bhama for reconstruction of the defect. On the pre-operative photo, notice the large defect of the lower lip down to the orbicularis oris muscle (muscle of the lip and mouth) involving > 60% of the lower lip. Options for reconstruction were discussed and the patient elected for vermilionectomy and sublabial mucosal advancement flap reconstruction. Shown is a very early post-operative result. She is very happy with the cosmetic appearance and retains complete function of her lower lip. She has no issues with eating, drinking or speech. The scar will continue to fade with time. No revision surgery, steroid injections, or dermabrasion have been performed.
Skin Cancer Patient 30
This patient was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip. Dr. Bhama performed complex full thickness excision of a large portion of the lower lip followed by reconstruction. This is an early post-operative photo demonstrating excellent contour of the lower lip. Note the continuity of the vermillio-cutaneous border. The patient retains excellent function of the lower lip.
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