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Atlanta Mohs Surgery

It is a fact that one in five individuals in America may develop skin cancer at some point in their life. Around eighty percent of cancers are on the neck, scalp, or face. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, followed by squamous cell carcinoma which affects an estimated 250,000 Americans annually. While not all skin cancers require Mohs surgery, when there is an aggressive pathology, a recurrent tumor, or a cancer that occurs on a delicate structure such as the face, a Mohs procedure will give the highest cure rate and the best outcome. The best Mohs teams use a multidisciplinary approach with a Mohs surgeon to remove the tumor and a plastic surgeon specializing in Mohs surgery to perform closures in cases that require reconstructive surgery. We work closely with the Mohs surgeons to offer patients a highly specialized Mohs team with same day service and all procedures performed in the office under local anesthesia avoiding a trip to the hospital and operating room.

Mohs Skin Cancer Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

Because of Mohs micrographic surgery, the cure rate for these skin cancers can exceed 99 percent. Moreover, facial lesions command highly technical reconstruction to achieve a nominal deformity and an excellent aesthetic result. The following are various principles and techniques used in Mohs Reconstruction:

Camouflaging Incisions in relaxed skin tension lines
Primary Closure/Elliptical closure
Local Flap closure
Regional Flap closure
Skin Grafts

Expertise in Mohs Reconstructive Surgery is highly important for larger defects and for lesions that may affect areas of cosmetic significance such as the eyelids, lips, ears, and nose. The chief purpose of the reconstructive surgery for skin cancer is to repair affected areas effectively and safely, and re-establish form and function to delicate areas of the face. Additionally, meticulous skin closure techniques are important to create an imperceptible scar and an optimal outcome.

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If you have questions regarding our Mohs/Skin Cancer Reconstruction surgery, please contact our Mohs Surgery Specialists today for a consultation.

Mohs Surgery | Mohs Skin Cancer Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

Before & After Wide local excision for melanoma with a secondary large lateral cheek defect - 82 year old male undergoing wide local excision for melanoma with a secondary large lateral cheek defect requiring a cervicofacial myocutaneous bilobed flap reconstruction.

Before & After Large posterior Scalp Mohs Defect - Large posterior scalp Mohs defect closed using an opposing, rotation, advancement, multiflap closure technique.

Before & After Scalp Reconstruction - Scalp Reconstruction performed for large post-Mohs defects using a multi-flap reconstruction technique.

Before & After Cartilage defect of the helical rim - 77 year old male 3 months post op with skin and cartilage defect of the helical rim requiring V to Y advancement flap reconstruction to repair defect.

Before & After Combination local flap reconstruction - Problematic defect affecting two facial subunits requiring combination local flap reconstruction.

Disclaimer: These Are Actual Results For Patients Of Dr. Benjamin Stong. Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Results Can Vary Between Patients.

Benjamin C. Stong, M.D.

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Bob Montgomery

Three weeks ago, four days before a large party to celebrate my 20th anniversary and 50th birthday, I went to my dermatologist to get a “small” basil cell carcinoma removed from the end of my nose. The spot in question was only a couple of millimeters in diameter, so I assumed that was about what they would remove. The Mohs surgery was scheduled for 8am, so I thought I would be back at work before lunch with a couple of stiches. After the second pass, they got all of the cancer, but I was left with a hole at the end of my nose a little larger than a nickel. The dermatologist did not think a simple skin graft would yield a satisfactory result and referred me to Dr. Stong. Dr. Stong worked me in that same afternoon and rebuilt my nose using some cartilage from my ear and folding down a skin flap from the bridge of my nose. He worked me in again the day before the party and fixed my ear where it was barely noticeable so the party was able to go forward with only a band aid on my nose. Two days later, he removed the stiches from my nose. While I still have a little swelling, and I’m following his instructions to reduce/prevent scarring, I’m amazed at the result he was able to achieve. I am confident that in the end, no one will ever guess I had such a large chunk of my nose missing. I am very glad that Dr. Stong is as skilled as he is, and I would highly recommend him to anyone in a similar situation.

William Dyer

My wound from Mohs surgery opened up and exposed the skull, the Dermatologist sent me to Dr. Stong to have it closed. I went with no appointment, when I got there I was taken almost immediately, the wound was closed in about an hour. and I was on my way. Dr. Stong and his staff are professional and personable. They give you the feeling that they will solve your problem with skill and efficiency, and then they do just that. I went back a week later, the staples were removed and everything was fine. This experience could not have gone better.

Jim Gilfillan

My experience with Dr. Stong was great. Recently suffered some injuries in a biking accident and was very concerned about scarring. The work Dr. Stong did to fix my wounds and prevent scarring was quite simply amazing!

Katie Bridgers

I am so pleased with the work that Dr. Stong did for me. I had to get some skin cancer removed below the side of my nose and he came highly recommended by my dermatologist. His work was so detailed and intricate that I do not see my scar anymore! He told me to be patient, but even after 3 months, no one could tell that I had surgery to have the spot removed. My follow up appointments were easy and he was so nice and considerate of how I wanted it to look. Which I am so pleased now that you cannot see where the incision was. His entire office is full of wonderful people who want to help you. I highly recommend Dr. Stong and his team! They were phenominal!

Rebecca Riley

I was referred to Dr. Stong by my dermatologist for a mole removal a couple of years ago. Since my first procedure, and the following two, I have been extremely satisfied with my results. With virtually no scarring, Dr. Stong will always be my choice for any future plastic surgery procedures!

Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC

371 East Paces Ferry Rd, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30305

(404) 963-6665