Skin Cancer Before & After Photos – PG 6
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Skin Cancer Patient 51
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama following Mohs surgery for reconstruction of a large scalp defect. On pre-operative photos, notice the large scalp defect. Options were discussed with the patient, and he elected for adjacent tissue transfer closure (local flap) under local anesthesia. Surgery went well, and he was very happy with the results. Early post-operative photos are shown. The scar will continue to fade with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 52
This patient presented to Dr. Bhama with a large defect of the right nasal tip, soft tissue triangle, and ala. Options were discussed and the patient elected for paramedian forehead flap. Dr. Bhama used auricular (ear) cartilage graft to strengthen the nasal valve and prevent alar retraction (notching). Surgery went well, and early post-operative photos are shown. The patient was very happy with the aesthetic result and could breathe well through his nose. The swelling of the flap will continue to improve with time.
Skin Cancer Patient 53
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama for management of a forehead defect following Mohs surgery. Options were discussed with the patient and she elected for adjacent tissue transfer using O to T flap. Final post-op result in shown. She was happy with the cosmetic appearance of the scar.
Skin Cancer Patient 54
This patient underwent Mohs surgery for a skin cancer on the left ear. On pre-op photos, notice the defect of the auricular (external ear) helical rim. Options were discussed and the patient elected for local flap reconstruction. Dr. Bhama performed surgery under local anesthetic. The patient did well, and was very happy with the results. Early post-operative results are shown.
Skin Cancer Patient 55
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama for reconstruction of a large nasal defect following Mohs surgery for skin cancer. On pre-op photos, notice the large defect of the nose down to cartilage. Options were discussed with the patient, and she elected for skin grafting. Dr. Bhama performed a full-thickness skin graft of the wound. Post-operative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent result. The patient was very happy and had no difficulty breathing through her nose.
Skin Cancer Patient 56
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon following Mohs surgery for a non-healing wound. The wound had become infected after surgery with the outside surgeon, who requested Dr. Bhama’s assistance to close the wound. On pre-operative photos, notice the defect of the frontal scalp. Dr. Bhama discussed options with the patient in clinic, and the patient elected to proceed with surgery. Dr. Bhama performed local flap advancement and removed portions of the skin and skull bone to confirm all the cancer had been removed. Post-operative photos are shown demonstrating a completely healed wound. The patient was very pleased with the results.
Skin Cancer Patient 57
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by Mohs surgeon for reconstruction of a large defect of the right medial brow. On preoperative photos, noticed a large defect of the right medial brow involving a portion of the eyelid as well as the forehead. Options were discussed and the patient elected for adjacent tissue transfer closure. Surgery went well. Early postoperative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent aesthetic result. The scar will continue to fade with time. The patient was very happy with results.
Skin Cancer Patient 58
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon for reconstruction following removal of a skin cancer. On pre-operative photos, notice the defect of the left ala. Options were discussed with the patient and he elected for auricular cartilage graft to support the nasal valve and full thickness skin grafting. Surgery went well. Early post operative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent aesthetic result. Notice the lack of alar retraction. He was very happy with cosmetic results and was able to breathe through his nose without difficulty.
Skin Cancer Patient 59
This patient has a history of multiple skin cancers and multiple lip surgeries. She was referred to Dr. Bhama by a Mohs surgeon for reconstruction of a wound following removal of a skin cancer. On pre-operative photos, notice the large defect of the left upper lip involving both the white and red lip and crossing the vermilliocutaneous border. Options were discussed and the patient elected for adjacent tissue transfer. Dr. Bhama performed surgery, which went well. Post-operative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent aesthetic result with preservation of the lip contour and vermilliocutaneous border contour as well. She was very happy with the results.
Skin Cancer Patient 60
This patient was referred to Dr. Bhama by Mohs surgeon for reconstruction of a Mohs defect of the left cheek. On preoperative photos, noticed the defect of the left preauricular cheek. Options were discussed and the patient elected for closure in clinic under local anesthesia. The procedure went well. Early postoperative photos are shown demonstrating an excellent aesthetic result. The patient was very happy with results.
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