Scalp Reconstruction
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Danville, Walnut Creek and Manteca, CA
With scalp reconstruction or scalp surgery, Dr. Gladstone can both address incisional and excisional biopsies that may need to be performed to aid in diagnosing benign or malignant lesions or reconstruct your scalp to address a defect. If you do have skin cancer in the scalp region, any malignant lesions will need to be addressed rapidly. This can include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma in situ, Merkel cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Inevitably, wounds are created from these procedures, and sometimes they may be superficial, or they can be rather extensive, as in the case of a large excisional biopsy. In these cases, the site cannot be closed primarily, and the skin and underlying tissue layers that extend to your periosteum must be reconstructed. Dr. Gladstone is an expert at reconstructive plastic surgery, and he has been a leading educational proponent for advancing best practices in reconstruction, particularly from wounds caused by Mohs surgery.
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Benefits
As the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Gladstone championed both the aggressive treatment of skin cancer and also the use of advanced scalp reconstruction techniques to help patients restore their scalp to its previous appearance. Dr. Gladstone performs reconstruction of the scalp using a variety of techniques, including granulation; side-to-side closure; the use of an advancement flap, rotation flap, or transposition flap; or the use of a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) or full-thickness skin graft (FTSG). The selection of one or a combination of these methods by Dr. Gladstone depends on your anatomic factors, including the amount of local tissue laxity, the depth of the wound to be repaired, and the location of the wound.
Ideal Candidate
Scalp surgery is performed on an increasingly frequent basis, particularly with the increasing incidence of skin cancer on the scalp. Scalp reconstruction from the Gladstone Clinic is a surgical procedure for those patients with scalp defects, including congenital or acquired defects. Find out if you’re an ideal candidate for scalp reconstruction with Dr. Gladstone by contacting us now to set up your free scalp reconstruction consultation.
Surgery Preparation
The success of your scalp reconstruction or scalp surgery will depend on closely following Dr. Gladstone’s instructions. During your consultation, Dr. Gladstone will answer any questions you may have about preparations for your scalp reconstruction surgery.
Surgery Duration
Scalp reconstruction can help you address any major defects of your scalp that come about as a result of trauma, radiation necrosis, or extirpation for tumors, such as by Mohs surgery. Dr. Gladstone will review the specifics of your treatment during your consultation, in addition to answering any questions you have so that you are armed with all the information you need to make the right choice about your scalp reconstruction needs.
Expectations
Scalp Reconstruction can require some downtime while your body recovers. During your consultation, Dr. Gladstone will review your post-procedure expectations, and he will provide you with detailed instructions for what to do after your scalp reconstruction procedure.
Residual Scarring
Scalp reconstruction is done by Dr. Gladstone in a manner so that your incisions are carefully hidden.
Results
Scalp reconstruction or scalp surgery can help you regain the natural and normal appearance that you would like for your scalp. During the weeks following your procedure, as your bruising and swelling subside, you will begin to see the full results of your scalp reconstruction.
Scalp reconstruction results from the Gladstone Clinic are designed to last for a lifetime.
Cost
Dr. Gladstone is a skilled professional with expert precision and a tremendous attention to detail. His style is warm and supportive, and his hands-on approach is at a level of excellence and expertise rarely experienced. In addition to Dr. Gladstone’s great credentials and calm bedside manner, our office is clean and comfortable, with a phenomenally relaxing ambiance. The cost of your treatment will vary depending upon your needs. During your free consultation, Dr. Gladstone and our friendly staff will patiently and gently provide you with a wealth of information and knowledge, including the cost for your precise plan of treatment. In addition to accepting a wide range of insurances and all standard forms of payment, the Gladstone Clinic also offers convenient financing options through Lending Club®, CareCredit®, and Alphaeon™.
From the moment you walk into the Gladstone Clinic, you’ll find that our staff is both professional and gracious, while Dr. Gladstone is warm, knowledgeable and incredibly skilled. Using the latest and most advanced procedures for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, our team offers services emphasizing overall health and wellness to the residents of San Ramon, San Francisco, Pleasanton, and the surrounding communities in California. Contact us now to set up your free consultation!
