Columbia Mohs Surgery doctors

	Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon 607 S. Lindbregh, Saint Louis		1 answer
	Trisha Taylor, MD Columbia Dermatologist 401 N Keene St Ste 5A, Columbia
	C. W. David Chang, M.D. Columbia Facial Plastic Surgeon One Hospital Drive Ma314, Columbia

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Tight and Lopsided Skin Flap Reconstruction Results I had basal cell carcinoma on my nose, and I had Mohs surgery to remove it. The following day, I had plastic surgery to close it up. The plastic surgeon did a skin flap reconstruction from skin from my nose, and it pulled skin from my left eye. It's extremely tight and looks lopsided and makes my eye really tired. Will it loosen up and even out when the stitches are out?

A: Nasal Reconstruction after Mohs Surgery is Tricky!

Nasal reconstruction after Mohs surgery is tricky; the goal is for excellent functional and cosmetic results for years to come - not just for the first few days or weeks.

Sometimes, in order to get good long term results, reconstruction is more involved (ie, flaps and or cartilage grafts) than one might imagine (ie, simple sutures or skin grafts). The healing from these more involved repairs may take several months, but the long term results are worth it.

Give it time - follow up with your reconstructive surgeon as he recommends. If you are still dissatisfied at 1 year, revision may be appropriate.

Good luck!

Mike Nayak, MD

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD

Saint Louis Facial Plastic Surgeon