Skin cancer and plastic surgery

Prof. (Dr.) Md. Ayub Ali wrote this article in Bangla. It was first published in Desh Rupantor (page 6, city edition) on 20 September 2026.

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Summary

• The first aim of skin cancer treatment is to remove all of the cancer, using local excision, margin-controlled surgery or other methods depending on the type, site and spread of the disease.

• A small wound may be closed directly. A larger one needs reconstruction: a skin graft, a local flap of nearby healthy skin and tissue, or a regional or free flap for large and complex wounds.

• Facial reconstruction is more complex because each part has a job: the nose for breathing, the lips for speech and eating, the area around the eyes for protecting the eyes. Function matters as much as appearance.

• A changed face can affect confidence and daily life, so mental wellbeing matters too. Plastic surgeons, cancer specialists and other doctors work together.

• The previous appearance cannot always be fully restored and some scarring may remain, but modern reconstruction can often restore form and function significantly.

• Don't delay treatment once skin cancer is found, and discuss reconstruction with your doctor from the start.

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Original in Desh Rupantor