Case #MS-001

Procedure: Upper Lip Reconstruction After Mohs Surgery

This 45-year-old patient was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma of the upper lip, which was treated with Mohs surgery and left her with a 1.3x3cm defect. The lip—including the vermillion border and Cupid's bow—is one of the most challenging areas to reconstruct. I utilized tissue from above the defect and adjacent tissue rearrangement to close the defect and reconstruct her central upper lip. She's shown here at 9 months post-surgery after multiple rounds of microneedling in the office and dedicated scar massage. Bottom line: recovery from reconstructive surgery after Mohs takes time and dedication from both patient and surgeon, and it has been my honor to accompany this patient through this journey.