Mohs micrographic surgery on the lip combines high cure rates for skin cancer with the precise reconstruction needed to preserve lip function and appearance. The vermilion border, lip muscles and continence of the mouth all depend on tissue-sparing excision and skilled repair.
Miss Rakhee Nayar performs Mohs surgery and reconstruction of the lip as a single consultant procedure. Dual training in Mohs and plastic surgery allows tumour removal with the highest cure rate followed immediately by reconstruction designed for natural appearance and full lip function.
Why Mohs surgery on the lip
- Highest cure rates for squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma of the lip.
- Tissue-sparing technique preserves vermilion border and lip muscle where possible.
- Margins are confirmed clear at the time of surgery.
- Single-day procedure under local anaesthetic in most cases.
Reconstruction after lip Mohs
Reconstruction depends on defect size and the proportion of lip involved. Options include primary closure, wedge excision repair, local flaps (Abbe, Estlander), Karapandzic flap, or full lip reconstruction for very large defects. Miss Nayar discusses all suitable options at consultation.
Book a consultation
To discuss Mohs surgery on the lip with Miss Nayar, please use the contact form or call the clinic.