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Skin Flaps

Skin Flaps shift neighbouring skin to cover the hole filled by removal of a skin cancer.  It is done in such a way that the least tension is created on the skin to produce the best cosmetic result.
Below is a squamous cell carcinoma. These pictures show the stages of planning, removal of tumor, then closure of the skin with a flap - this type of flap is called a 'bilobe'.
Planning
Removal of the Tumor
Shifting the skin
Post op
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  • Home
  • Contact
  • Team
  • FAQ
  • Day Surgery
    • Eliptical Excisions
    • Skin Flaps
    • Skin Grafts
  • Resources
    • Wound Care
    • Imiquimod
    • Efudix
    • Environment & DIet
    • Sunscreen
  • Suggestions