Facial Skin Reconstruction Treatments

Facial skin reconstruction can help patients restore their appearance after the removal of cancerous areas of skin. Reconstruction effectively requires an experienced facial surgeon with an understanding of the affected area from both a medical and cosmetic perspective. Dr. Kenny Rodriguez, is an expert in skin cancer growth removal and facial skin reconstruction procedures and is your clear choice for restoring a natural-looking appearance. Serving patients throughout the Cedar Valley, Cedar Valley ASCENT provides a local, convenient and professional option for facial skin reconstruction services following skin cancer treatment. Keep reading to learn more about Dr. Rodriguez’s approach to facial skin reconstruction treatments.

Skin Cancer Growth Removal

Skin cancer is the number one form of cancer in the United States, affecting over one million people every year. It is also the easiest cancer to prevent and is highly treatable when detected early. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Skin cancers on the head and neck can be surgically treated by a facial plastic surgeon with generally minimal deformity using incisions placed in naturally occurring facial creases. In some instances, if skin cancer covers a larger or more sensitive area, the level of growth removal is more extensive, which in turn leaves deformities and functional issues resulting from the surgery. This is particularly true for non-melanoma basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, 97% of which often occur in noticeable areas of the body such as the face. Dr. Rodriguez is an experienced skin cancer growth removal specialist who regularly performs these procedures in outpatient (as well as hospital) settings. He has significant facial plastic surgery experience, making him well-equipped to address any post-surgical facial reconstructive issues his patients encounter.

Facial Skin Reconstruction

Once a patient has fully healed from surgery, they can undergo reconstruction on the affected area. Generally, treatment begins by using healthy tissue from another part of the body to repair the damaged area by attaching borrowed skin and cartilage through grafting. The corrective surgery itself varies with the size of the area to be addressed, as does the difficulty of the restoration. Some reconstructions can take up to three hours or more. It is important to ensure appropriate blood flow to the repaired area, as the transplanted tissue can help facilitate blood supply. This can also be achieved surgically. The reconstructed area will be sutured for about a week, although the patient can typically resume regular activities immediately following the reconstruction.

Facial skin reconstruction surgeries are sensitive and intricate procedures that require the expertise of a facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Kenny Rodriguez of Cedar Valley ASCENT. We understand the importance of reclaiming a natural, healthy appearance after the removal of a cancerous growth and our knowledgeable, highly trained team of skin cancer specialists are dedicated to providing a restored, comfortable appearance after your surgery.