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Skin Cancer Reconstructive Surgery
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
More than 500,000 new cases are reported each year-and the incidence
is rising faster than any other type of cancer. While skin cancers can
be found on any part of the body, about 80 percent appear on the face,
head, or neck, where they can be disfiguring as well as dangerous.
WORD ABOUT RECONSTRUCTION
The different techniques used in treating skin cancers can be life
saving, but they may leave a patient with less than pleasing cosmetic or
functional results. Depending on the location and severity of the
cancer, the consequences may range from a small but unsightly scar to
permanent changes in facial structures such as your nose, ear, or lip.
In such cases, no matter who performs the initial treatment, the plastic
surgeon can be an important part of the treatment team. Reconstructive
techniques- ranging from a simple scar revision to a complex transfer of
tissue flaps from elsewhere on the body-can often repair damaged tissue,
rebuild body parts, and restore most patients to acceptable appearance
and function.
More information can be obtained by visiting the source of this
information at: PlasticSurgery.org
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