The
Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center
Skin Care Cosmetic Surgeons
Cincinnati - Dayton - Ohio
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Cancer Reconstruction
With more recreational time, thinning of the
ozone layer, more emphasis on the “tanned
look”, there is an increase in skin cancer.
Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown is recognized as an expert
in reconstruction following skin cancer removal.
The three types of skin cancer are:
- Basal cell cancer
- Squamous cell cancer
- Melanoma
These skin cancers are diagnosed by biopsy procedures
from your primary care physician, dermatologist,
or plastic surgeon. The basal cell cancers and
squamous cell cancers are localized irregularity
of the skin often raised, red, irregular, sometimes
prone to bleeding. Often the only way to determine
their nature is through skin biopsy. Once treated
with surgical excision, these cancers are adequately
treated. Melanoma, however, may be more invasive
and require much more aggressive surgical resection
and often may require lymph node resection and/or
chemotherapy.
Reconstruction is restoring the body or face
to the state before the cancer treatment. Plastic
surgeons like Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown utilize:
skin grafts, local flaps, and larger flaps to
repair the defect and restore the face/body to
a pre-excision state. Sometimes several stages
may be required to replace the lost tissue and
the smooth the edges with lasers, dermabrasion,
or scar revisions.
Dr. Mandell-Brown’s philosophy is to restore
the defect with as similar tissue as possible.
Whereas many plastic surgeons rely on skin grafts
to cover the defect, Dr. Mandell-Brown strives
to use local tissue to replace the defect. This
often will result in a more aesthetically improved
appearance than the traditional skin graft.
During your consultation, Dr. Mandell-Brown will
explain the various repair choices available and
review the benefits, risks, and other options
with you.
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