Mohs Surgery Case #12177
Before
After
This is a healthy male in early 40s who presented to his dermatologist with a few months of consistent and enlarging skin lesion. A shave biopsy showed it to be basal cell carcinoma. A 3 mm lesion visible turned into a 5 mm hole after clearance of tumor. Patient was then referred for closure of this wound. This area of the nose is very visible to the eye and thus closure needs meticulous re-approximation of the tissues as well as careful planning of the flaps used for closure. In him an advancement flap was utilized to close the defect. The incision lines were hidden within the natural creases of the cheek and the smile lines. 3 months after reconstruction the wound has healed nicely with little to no scarring.
- Patient #: 12177
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Age: 41 - 50
- Procedure: Mohs Surgery