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nasal mohs repair

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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery

Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center

Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.

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nasal mohs repair

by Libzo, Nov 02, 2009 09:39AM

Dear Dr.

I had a two year old basal cell carcinoma removed via mohs from just above the tip of my nose almost a year ago. One doctor said he could stitch my 1/2 inch depressed wound horizontally shortening my nose 1/2 inch. Yikes. Doctor please tell me there is a another way. Thank you. Libzo

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, Nov 02, 2009 01:15PM

There are various techniques to correct this defect with local rotation skin flaps (from either adjacent nasal skin or even the forehead) with or without skin grafts. If you have not consulted with a local plastic surgeon, you should.

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