Mohs Surgery Case #12199
Before
After
Patient is 40-year-old female who noted an enlarging lesion of the right nasal dorsum. A biopsy was consistent with basal cell carcinoma. She underwent Mohs surgical excision with a resulting 5 mm by 5 mm defect of the nasal dorsum. She was referred for closure of this defect. In her case a simple multilayered, cosmetic closure of the wound was sufficient to result in a nicely healed scar that is not easily noticeable. Because of its prominence, the nose is readily exposed to sunlight and the elements. This makes it both more likely to develop skin cancer on the nose and less likely to have a cosmetically appealing scar once reconstruction has been done. This is where proper planning and appropriate surgical technique can lead to excellent cosmetic outcome.
- Patient #: 12199
- Gender: Female
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Age: 36 - 40
- Procedure: Mohs Surgery