Will plastic surgery work to build up the large dent in my lower leg where I had a melanoma removed? (Photo)

July 18, 2014
Asked By:shelleycrowther in London, GB

I had a melanoma removed on my right calf over a year ago and the resulting dent in my leg as a result of the tissue that they removed around the melanoma is quite large. Is it possible to have plastic surgery to build up the missing tissue on my leg?

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