Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Skin Cancer Reconstruction
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Skin cancer can be daunting to say the least but recovery afterwards and surviving with a scarred face can seem almost as frightening. We use creative problem solving skills to cause as little visible scarring as possible upon full recovery. Sometimes a creative surgery requires a larger healing area, but utilizing the lines and planes of the face results in subtle scarring that is less noticeable upon healing.
Skin cancer reconstruction gives patients back their dignity and the freedom to live their lives worry-free of cosmetic deformity. Each surgery or procedure is unique to each individual with a goal to restore form and function to live a normal life.
Benefits of Skin Cancer Reconstruction:
- Restores form and function
- Improves the appearance of the affected area
- The healing process is smooth, goes well
Surgery And
Details:
Each surgery is unique to the patient and their particular needs. We work closely with the dermatologist to coordinate reconstructive surgery immediately after the Mohs procedure or removal of the cancer lesion. Each face and case are unique, which ensures that the reconstruction works with the lines of the face and results in minimal scarring.
In many cases, surgery is under one hour, requiring minimal or no sedation. More complex reconstructions will require longer surgery with general anesthesia and a more lengthy recuperation.
Why Choose Blackhawk?
Patient Examples
Dr. Ronan took adjacent skin from the upper side of the defect to cover the removed skin. He then used upper nasal skin to repair the donor skin. The skin is transferred in this fashion to provide the best match of color and texture and take advantage of upper nasal skin laxity.
*Individual results may vary
Dr. Ronan cut along the frown line by the mouth and used that skin to repair the removed skin. Cutting along an existing frown line helps disguise the scar after the patient heals.
*Individual results may vary
This patient had a history of previous surgery and radiation which complicates a repair. Since, ‘Z’ linesare often less visible than straight lines, Dr. Ronan cut along a zig-zag to help hide the scar. He used the lines of the eye, Dorsal Aesthetic lines and frown lines to blend the scar with the face.
*Individual results may vary
For this patient, Dr. Ronan cut along the frown line and eyelid to reconstruct the face with minimal scarring.
*Individual results may vary
STEPHEN J. RONAN, MD FACS
An award-winning plastic surgeon performing thousands of surgery procedures every year in the Blackhawk Surgery Center, Stephen J. Ronan MD FACS, is one of the best plastic surgeons in the Bay Area. Click below to learn more about Dr. Ronan.
Your Skin Cancer Reconstruction Location
Your Skin Cancer Reconstruction Location
We are conveniently located in Blackhawk in the San Francisco Bay Area with a fully-accredited surgery center to serve patients in Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore, Tracy, Modesto, Castro Valley, Hayward, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Orinda and Moraga! Wherever you come from, we’re here to meet your unique needs.
Contact us at (925) 736-5757 to schedule a consultation today!
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