Melanoma of the cheek

Steven Wallach, MD answers: What to expect with graft on face due to melanoma?

I'm having a flap or graft done on my face due to cancer. This will be on left side of face, cheek area. They said the whole cheek must be done as the melanomas are all around. What can I expect? Thanks.


Steven Wallach, MD
22 days ago

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.

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