What to expect with graft on face due to melanoma?

When dealing with cancer reconstruction, it is imperative to keep goals in order. First and foremost is treating the cancer. With melanoma, the depth that the tumor has invaded into the skin will determine the amount of tissue which is to be removed, including normal appearing tissue around the tumor. Second... more

We treat cancer first then do the best and leat noticeable reconstruction possible. It is always best to replace  like with like if possible.  Local tissue is always better if available.

Most common type of melanoma on face is lentigo maligna or melanoma in situ. However, there have been several reports of metastasis even in the case of melanoma in situ on the face so adequate margins should be taken to ensure the highest cure rate. Your surgeon along with your dermatologist may recommend... more

Melanoma is a very serious disease in which the best chance for cure depends on the thickness of the tumor and on complete removal of the tumor as well as its closest lymph nodes. In the face this means removal of a margin of skin without tumor as well as the superficial lobe of the Parotid (salivary) gland... more

This is difficult to say based on the information you have provided. Treatment is based on the thickness of the melanoma. Deeper melanomas require wider excisions. Wider excisions remove more tissue with greater risk for involving surrounding structures. Furthermore this will require a more extensive... more