Reconstructive surgery applies to any surgery performed to repair a defect or abnormality and restore the anatomy to its natural position with the goal of preserving function and beauty. Most commonly, oculoplastic specialists are performing reconstructive eyelid surgery in the setting of skin cancers.

Skin cancers commonly occur around the eyelids in South Florida due to the intense sun exposure. It is oftentimes painless and can be present for years or develop rapidly. Sometimes a mass on the eyelid can be perceived as being benign, however evaluation by an oculoplastic specialist is crucial to ruling out malignancy or cancer. The cancer is removed either by frozen section or in conjunction with a specially trained dermatologist, or mohs specialist, in order to provide tumor free margins. The eyelid or facial defect is then reconstructed by an oculoplastic specialist.

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