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The Woodlands Plastic Surgery

mohs skin reconstruction

A specialized surgery, called Mohs Surgery, is used to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible while ensuring that all of the cancer has been removed. The cure rate for skin cancers removed using Mohs surgery is in excess of 99%. This stellar success rate is due to the method of excision.

MOHS SURGERY IN THE WOODLANDS

mohs skin reconstruction methods

With this technique, the pathologist confirms the absence of cancer during surgery. This allows Dr. Correa to confidently begin the reconstruction process usually the same day or the following day. Dr. Correa provides Mohs reconstruction for his patients as soon as possible following the removal of the cancer. In this way, the wound heals more perfectly as it is without contamination and can more readily bond with a new surface.

Most Mohs skin reconstruction can be repaired in a single procedure if the area to be treated is relatively small. Sometimes multiple procedures are needed to achieve a better cosmetic result or to improve function.

Primary Closure

Used where there is adequate tissue to suture the wound and where there is an opportunity to hide the scar in a fold of the skin.

Skin Grafts

Used when there is not enough tissue to stretch over the wound. Donor skin is taken from another area of the body and used to close the wound.

Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer

Tissue from another area of the body is detached and transplanted to the recipient site and the blood supply is surgically reconnected to blood vessels adjacent to the wound.

Local Flap

Tissue is freed and rotated or moved in some manner from an adjacent area to cover the defect, yet remains attached to the body at its base. This tissue has blood vessels that enter into the flap from the donor site.

ABDOMINAL WALL RECONSTRUCTION

the recovery

Both the Mohs surgery and the reconstructive surgery that immediately follows are usually done under local anesthetic or using intravenous sedation, or twilight sleep. Patients can return home to rest and recover once their procedure is completed, and once they have been discharged by Dr. Correa. Patients should arrange to be driven to and from their procedure, even if only a local anesthetic is used.

The care of the wound site is the most important part of recovery. It must be kept clean and not subjected to jarring or any unnecessary motion while healing. There are different requirements concerning the various forms of Mohs skin reconstruction surgery. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure you get the best possible result without complications.

There will be some swelling at the wound site, which should begin to resolve within a few days. Swelling can be minimized through medication and the proper application of cold packs. Pain can be managed with either prescription medication or the recommended over-the-counter medication. Dr. Correa provides his patients with in-depth instructions concerning aftercare and is always available to answer any questions that arise.
Individual results may vary

OUR PROCESS

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As some of the The Woodlands best plastic surgeons, Dr. Bryan Correa and Dr. Caroline Clarke perfectly blend their work with total artistic integrity and detailed patient analysis. Instead of simply performing any procedure asked of them, our doctors dedicates extra time and effort to assessing all plastic surgical solutions for each unique patient to achieve their wants, needs, and goals.

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