Reconstruction Examples
Eyelid Cancer Surgery
Note this case contains graphic images from surgery.
Dr. Steinsapir provides comprehensive management for eyelid skin cancers. His expertise is widely recognized.
The most common skin cancers of the eyelid are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These are usually caused by long-term sun exposure.
Dr. Steinsapir typically works with a Mohs' cancer surgeon who performs the excision of the lesion using microscopic control. Dr. Steinsapir then does the reconstruction. This team approach provides the highest rate of cure and at the same time conserves the uninvolved eyelid by limiting the removal of normal tissue.
It is Dr. Steinsapir’s goal to provide the most natural reconstruction possible.
- Image A: The arrow points to the raised skin lesion with abnormal vascularity, raised pearly edges, and an area of ulceration that chronically bleeds. A biopsy by Dr. Steinsapir revealed with to be a basal cell carcinoma.
- Image B: A Mohs’ cancer surgeon, who works with Dr. Steinsapir, carefully removed the lesion. This method preserves the maximum of normal tissue and has the highest cure rate of the various treatment options.
- Image C: Dr. Steinsapir repaired the defect. Notice that the area has healed beautifully. One can’t tell that a large skin cancer had been present in the area.
