Skin Cancer Reconstruction

    HOUSTON, TX, April 23, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The removal of skin cancer is a necessary and often life-saving procedure. There are several types of skin cancer, many of which can turn lymphatic before spreading to other areas of your body if not taken care of promptly. Because skin cancer is caused by exposure to UV rays, the face and neck are frequently impacted by these growths.

Great care is taken by your surgeon when removing skin cancer. This is in an attempt to minimize any damage to surrounding, healthy tissue, and to help ensure your cancer removal does not disfigure your features more than necessary. However, even with the greatest care, scars left by cancer removal will still be obvious, and may cause you to feel self-conscious, or unbecoming. This is where skin cancer reconstruction can play a pivotal role.

Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Following skin cancer removal, an experienced plastic surgeon can offer you several options for reconstructing the area, and eliminating any evidence of cancer removal. It is a good idea to contact a plastic surgeon prior to having your skin cancer removed to allow them a chance to determine what may be necessary in your case.

Your plastic surgeon and doctor should work together to determine when the best time for your reconstruction will be. It is important to select an experienced, board-certified reconstructive surgeon who will work with your doctor to ensure your safety and comfort during all parts of your procedure.

The most common methods used to reconstruct facial imperfections brought about by cancer removal are:

- Flap techniques
- Graft techniques

The method your plastic surgeon chooses will depend on factors including the condition of your underlying skin, your doctor's input, and the amount of skin that was impacted by skin cancer removal. Your plastic surgeon will take these things into consideration, and suggest the method he feels will most benefit you.

Skin cancer removal is necessary, the impact it has to your appearance is not. With techniques that can be customized for each patient, your plastic surgeon will be able to provide you with a smooth, blemish-free appearance after your surgery without increasing your risks for a reoccurrence of skin cancer.

If you have, or need to have skin cancer removed from any part of your body, and live in or around Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, or The Woodlands, Texas, please visit the website of double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Haresh Yalamanchili at the Belage Center for Facial Plastic Surgery for more information about our reconstructive services at www.houstonfacialsurgeon.com.

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