Reconstruction
Dr. Kumar performs reconstructive surgery of the facial and neck structures as part of cancer treatment. These surgeries are performed in the office or the operating room, depending on the size and complexity of the reconstruction.
This patient consulted with Dr. Kumar for the reconstruction of a large chin defect after her dermatologist removed the skin cancer. This is her before and now 4 months after reconstruction. Full wound healing can take up to 1 year, and she is already thrilled with her results!
This patient had 2 previous skin cancers on her nose followed by reconstruction. She presented to me with a large facial defect after a 3rd skin cancer was removed from her nose. She was initially worried that her nose might look deformed after the reconstruction. Here she is 5 months after her surgery with Dr. Kumar: she is healing well and thrilled with her nasal appearance!
This patient had skin cancer on her forehead. She was worried about whether her eyebrows would remain symmetric and mobile after the removal and reconstruction process. This is her after the removal of her skin cancer and 3 months later, fully healed with her eyebrow symmetry and movement fully intact!
This gentleman presented with a large skin cancer on his upper lip. After the cancer was removed by his dermatologist, Dr. Kumar performed his lip reconstruction in my office. 5 months after his reconstruction, he has lip symmetry and full mouth-opening ability! The post-procedure healing process can take several months, even up to one year, for tissue to fully mature.
This patient had a large defect on the left side of his nose after the removal of skin cancer. Dr. Kumar performed the surgical reconstruction of his nose in the office, using the surrounding tissue of his face. Here he is two months later, healing very well!
This patient had a large defect on the left side of his nose after the removal of skin cancer. Dr. Kumar performed the surgical reconstruction of his nose in the office, using the surrounding tissue of his face. Here he is two months later, healing very well!
This patient had skin cancer on her forehead, along with her hairline. Her dermatologist removed the cancer with Mohs, and she consulted with Dr. Kumar for the reconstruction of a large forehead defect. This is her before and now 3 months after reconstruction. Her hairline has been restored, and she is thrilled with the results!
This patient had a large skin cancer removed from her nose. She was nervous about whether she would look “normal” after reconstructive surgery with me. Here she is 3 months after reconstruction surgery in Dr. Kumar’s office— she’s back to her social activities and spending time with her grandchildren!
This patient had a defect in his nose after his dermatologist removed his skin cancer. Dr. Kumar reconstructed his nose in the office, and here he is 3 months later. The alar crease of his nostril has been preserved for a natural-looking nose!
This gentleman had a basal cell carcinoma on the tip of his nose. His dermatologist removed the cancer, and the result was a large tissue defect with exposed cartilage. Dr. Kumar reconstructed the defect of his nasal tip using his surrounding tissue. Here he is before and 3 months after his nasal reconstruction.
This patient had a large skin cancer on his forehead that was removed by his dermatologist. Dr. Kumar reconstructed the forehead defect. After the reconstruction, he underwent laser treatment with Dr. Kumar to further improve the color and texture of his scar. Here he is before and 9 months after his reconstruction and dramatic healing process.
This patient had rhinophyma, a large benign overgrowth of his nasal tissue. For decades, he had been looking for a way to address the enlarged shape and size of his nose. Dr. Kumar treated his rhinophyma with surgical removal of the excess tissue. After 3 months of healing, here he is with a smaller nose and improved breathing!
This patient had rhinophyma, a large benign overgrowth of his nasal tissue. For decades, he had been looking for a way to address the enlarged shape and size of his nose. Dr. Kumar treated his rhinophyma with surgical removal of the excess tissue. After 3 months of healing, here he is with a smaller nose and improved breathing!
This patient had rhinophyma, a large benign overgrowth of his nasal tissue. For decades, he had been looking for a way to address the enlarged shape and size of his nose. Dr. Kumar treated his rhinophyma with surgical removal of the excess tissue. After 3 months of healing, here he is with a smaller nose and improved breathing!
This patient had a very aggressive skin cancer that resulted in the loss of most of the right side of his nose, including the underlying cartilage. Dr. Kumar performed a three-stage reconstructive surgery to recreate his nose. Here he is after 9 months from his initial surgery.
This patient had a very aggressive skin cancer that resulted in the loss of most of the right side of his nose, including the underlying cartilage. Dr. Kumar performed a three-stage reconstructive surgery to recreate his nose. Here he is after 9 months from his initial surgery.