Salt Lake City Utah | Skin Cancer Reconstruction

IT'S YOUR FACE. TRUST EXPERIENCE.
Dr. Mobley Is A National Authority On Facial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Mobley performs the majority of complex facial skin cancer reconstructions at the University of Utah. In the past year, he performed 71 skin cancer reconstructive surgeries. Most of these were moderate or major cases, many of them requiring multiple stages to complete. Dr. Mobley works closely with the skin cancer surgeons at the University of Utah to determine which patients will need his expertise. He has developed many innovative techniques to address reconstructive challenges and has published and presented on them.

TEACHER & INNOVATOR
Of Facial Plastic Surgery Skin Cancer Reconstruction

Dr. Mobley has taught his surgical techniques internationally and has written numerous medical articles and book chapters on his innovations. Dr. Mobley is a national authority on Facial Plastic Surgery and is published in some of the leading teaching texts of our time. Learn More

UTAH SKIN CANCER RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY IN SALT LAKE CITY
Skin Cancer Is One Of The Most Common Types Of Cancer In the United States

One of the most important aspects of dealing with skin cancer is to focus on prevention:

Minimize exposure to the sun during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Wear clothes and wide-brimmed hats that protect the skin and face. Wear wraparound sunglasses that block close to 100% of UV rays. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.

If you are diagnosed with skin cancer, what do you do?

First and foremost, seek consultation with a board certified Dermatologist. I work closely with some of the finest dermatologists in the state of Utah. I would always recommend that skin cancer, particularly lesions on the face, be removed by a Dermatologist who has undergone specialized training in the area of Mohs Surgery. To make an appointment with one of the University of Utah Dermatology Mohs Surgeons, please call 801-581-2955.

Once your skin cancer has been completely removed, you next want to have the best possible facial reconstruction. This is where I can be of particular importance to your care. Some reconstructions are simple and can be done by the dermatologist once the cancer has been removed. Larger skin cancers, or skin cancers in visually critical areas of the face such as the nose, lips, and cheeks, often require the expertise of a Facial Plastic Surgeon. With my practice’s Focus on the Face, my goal is to return your face back to as normal appearance as medically possible.

After undergoing Skin Cancer Reconstruction it is common to take 5-10 days off to recover. Many patients view this necessary time off from work as on opportune moment to get something cosmetic performed that they have long desired but not had the time to pursue. If this idea interests you, please consider viewing Blepharoplasty.

F.A.Q. ABOUT SKIN CANCER RECONSTRUCTION

INFORMATION FOR TRAVELING PATIENTS

Many patients come from out of town in search of privacy for their surgery. They want some time away from friends and co-workers during the early healing period. Because Utah is a popular vacation destination, telling people that you're coming here provides a reasonable explanation for your time away. Depending on which procedure you have performed, when you return, they may attribute your refreshed appearance to your vacation rather than realizing you've had cosmetic surgery. Learn More