Restore facial aesthetics and structural function following skin cancer removal with precision reconstructive surgery.
Following the surgical removal of skin cancer—such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma—patients are often left with a tissue defect that requires expert repair. Skin cancer reconstruction is a highly specialised procedure designed to close these defects while painstakingly preserving both the natural function and the aesthetic harmony of the face and body.
Dr. Gus Hoogendyk frequently partners with dermatologic and oncologic surgeons to perform immediate or delayed reconstruction. He employs advanced local tissue flaps and complex skin grafts, meticulously moving adjacent, healthy skin to seamlessly cover the defect. His deep understanding of anatomy ensures that colour, texture, and contour match flawlessly, hiding scars within natural aesthetic borders.
“Reconstructive surgery following skin cancer is the crucial final step in the healing journey, blending medical necessity with aesthetic artistry.”
Carefully repairs the surgical defect without distorting the surrounding delicate facial features.
Ensures that vital structures like the eyelids, nostrils, and lips maintain their proper movement and function.
Utilises adjacent tissue to ensure the best possible match for skin color, thickness, and texture.
Advanced techniques hide necessary incision lines within the natural contours and shadows of the face.
Often performed on the same day as the cancer removal, allowing the physical healing process to begin immediately.
Helps patients move past the trauma of a skin cancer diagnosis by restoring their natural appearance.
Each stage is designed around your comfort, safety, and outcome. Dr. Gus walks every patient through this process in detail during your fully private consultation.
Coordination with your surgical dermatologist to understand the location and anticipated size of the defect.
Immediately following tumor clearance, Dr. Gus assesses the defect and designs the most elegant flap or graft.
Local tissue is precisely undermined and advanced, or a graft is harvested, to seamlessly reconstruct the area.
Micro-sutures are placed meticulously to align tissue edges perfectly, and a protective dressing is applied.
Close follow-up ensures graft viability. Scars mature and blend beautifully into the facial landscape over several months.
Recovery focuses on gentle wound care to ensure the delicate flaps or grafts take successfully to the new site.
Swelling and mild bruising are common. The surgical site must be kept clean, moist with ointment, and protected.
Sutures are removed. The reconstructed area will look pink and slightly elevated, which is entirely normal.
Swelling resolves significantly. The tissue begins to relax and blend with the surrounding contours.
Over 6 to 12 months, the incision lines fade to match the natural skin tone, resulting in an incredibly discreet repair.
This procedure is necessary for patients who have undergone skin cancer excision resulting in a complex wound.
You may be a candidate if you:
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Breast Augmentation
To increase the perceived size, restoring structural tone and vitality to the upper torso for a fuller, more balanced feminine form.
“For years, I felt that my silhouette didn’t quite match my active lifestyle. I wanted a change, but I was terrified of looking ‘overdone’ or artificial. Dr. Gus set my mind to rest. His approach turned out to be so considered the recovery was smoother than I anticipated, but the real impact was the confidence. For the first time, I feel completely at home in my own skin. I am just about the surgery. It was about the care and the precision behind it.”
— Dana S, Zurich
Depending on the complexity of the flap or graft, reconstruction takes 1 to 2 hours following the cancer clearance.
Often performed comfortably under local anaesthesia in the clinic, seamlessly following the dermatologist’s work.
Scars are inevitable, but Dr. Gus’s expertise ensures they are camouflaged within the natural aesthetic units of the face.
Light activity in a few days. Strenuous exercise that increases facial blood pressure must wait 2-3 weeks.
The reconstructive repair is permanent, restoring long-term form and function to the treated area.
A private, no-obligation consultation with Dr. Gus is the first step. Come with questions, leave with clarity. We keep availability limited to ensure every patient receives undivided attention.
