Repairing damage and scarring from trauma and skin cancers.
Cost: $4,500-$10,000 Downtime: 1-2 weeksFacial Reconstructive Surgery and Lesion Excision
Facial skin lesions are a common problem in our increasingly sun-exposed society. For lesions that are suspicious for cancer, we routinely perform biopsies or excisional procedures. We also work closely with area dermatologists who may offer non-surgical management of selected skin conditions.
For facial skin cancers, the treatment may involve various approaches depending on cancer type, size of the lesion, and location on the face. Dr. Lindsey offers patients a menu of treatment options and guidance on the advantages and disadvantages of each option. For aggressive skin cancers, or cancer adjacent to important facial functional structures (such as the eyelid or nasal tip), we may ask our Mohs’ surgeon colleagues to perform the excisional portion of the procedure, while Dr. Lindsey reconstructs the resultant facial defect for maximal cosmesis and form. Our goals are always: 1-elimination of the cancer, 2-re-establish facial appearance and function, and 3-monitor for recurrence of cancer.