Once your skin cancer has been completely removed, the next step is repairing the surgical site. Dr. Lance Henry carefully plans every reconstruction to restore function, preserve as much healthy tissue as possible, and achieve the best cosmetic outcome for each patient.
Removing skin cancer is the first priority—but how the area heals matters, too.
Every surgical site is unique. The size, depth, location, skin quality, and surrounding anatomy all influence the best method of repair.
As a Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Henry has advanced training in reconstructive techniques that help restore both appearance and function after skin cancer removal.
Whether the cancer is located on the nose, eyelid, ear, lip, scalp, cheek, forehead, or another area, reconstruction is carefully individualized for every patient.
There is no “one-size-fits-all” reconstruction.
After confirming that all cancer has been removed, Dr. Henry evaluates:
The repair technique is selected only after considering all of these factors.
Many wounds can be repaired with carefully placed stitches that bring the edges together while minimizing tension.
Nearby healthy skin may be repositioned to reconstruct the area while preserving natural contours, color, and texture.
When appropriate, healthy skin from another area of the body may be used to repair larger or more complex wounds.
Some wounds heal exceptionally well without stitches. In select cases, allowing the area to heal naturally provides the best cosmetic result.
Dr. Henry frequently performs reconstruction following Mohs surgery involving:
Every area presents unique challenges, and each repair is designed with both appearance and long-term function in mind.
Reconstruction is one of the defining components of Fellowship training in Mohs surgery.
Beyond removing skin cancer, Fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons receive advanced education in facial anatomy, surgical reconstruction, wound healing, and cosmetic outcomes.
Because Dr. Henry performs both the cancer removal and the reconstruction, every repair is planned with a complete understanding of the surgical defect and surrounding healthy tissue.
Healing is a gradual process.
Immediately after surgery, it’s normal to experience:
As healing progresses, scars typically soften and mature over the following months.
Our team provides detailed wound care instructions and follows your healing closely to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Mohs Surgery – Nose
Any surgery creates a scar, but Dr. Henry carefully plans every repair to minimize its appearance while preserving function.
In most cases, yes. Once the skin cancer has been completely removed, reconstruction is performed during the same visit.
Yes. Mohs surgery and reconstruction are typically performed using local anesthesia.
Most patients return to many normal daily activities within a few days, although complete scar maturation continues over several months.
When reconstruction is medically necessary following skin cancer removal, it is typically covered by medical insurance. Our team can help answer questions about your individual coverage.
Experience matters.
Advanced reconstructive expertise.
Every repair is tailored to the individual patient.
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Following Mohs Micrographic Surgery, reconstructing the surgical site is an important part of restoring both function and appearance. At Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, Fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon Dr. Lance Henry performs reconstruction after skin cancer removal using techniques tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Depending on the location and size of the surgical wound, reconstruction may involve primary closure, local skin flaps, skin grafts, or allowing the area to heal naturally.
Patients throughout Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, Harrison, Springdale, Bella Vista, and surrounding communities trust our comprehensive skin cancer program because diagnosis, pathology, Mohs surgery, reconstruction, and follow-up care are coordinated within one experienced team. Our goal is not only to achieve complete skin cancer removal but also to help every patient heal with the best possible functional and cosmetic outcome.
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