PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Dr. Clark frequently performs repair of facial defects following removal of skin cancer. Many of these patients have recently undergone Mohs surgery, a specialized technique for removal of facial/skin malignancies. Common procedures include flaps and grafts.

A Bi-Lobe Flap is often used to repair defects of the nose, especially when the defect is less than 1.5 cm (3/4") in diameter. Nasal skin is rearranged in a geometrical pattern to fill in the hole after cancer removal. The skin texture and color match is excellent, since the skin "brought in" for repair is native nasal skin.

Nasolabial Flaps are frequently used to repair defects of the nostril and nasal tip. In this procedure, skin is transplanted from the cheek to the nose in two outpatient procedures. Cheek skin has a similar color and texture to nasal skin, and the donor site scar can be hidden in a naturally occurring cheek fold.

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