🔍 More Than Just a Chin Surgery: A Rare Case of Skin Cancer and a Clever Reconstruction
Did you know that basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, but it's rarely found on the chin? In fact, only 1.2% of BCC cases involve this small yet prominent facial area. And when it does occur, reconstructing the chin becomes a serious challenge. Why? Because the chin isn’t just any part of the face, it defines the lower third of our facial identity.
In a compelling case report published in the Jurnal Rekonstruksi dan Estetik, the authors share the journey of a 76-year-old woman who had been living with a bleeding, enlarging mass on her chin for three years. The diagnosis: Basal Cell Carcinoma.
🧵 After performing a wide excision under local anesthesia, the challenge was clear, how to reconstruct the defect while preserving both function and aesthetics?
Enter the rhomboid flap:
A local flap technique known for its versatility, strong blood supply, minimal tension, rapid healing, and excellent cosmetic outcomes even on such a delicate area as the chin.
📌 Why should you read this article?
Because it’s more than a clinical report, it’s a story about precision, technique, and the art of restoring confidence through thoughtful reconstruction. It reminds us that plastic surgery is not only about healing, it’s about harmonizing.
🔗 Read the full case here:
RECONSTRUCTION OF CHIN DEFECT POST BASAL CELL CARCINOMA EXCISION USING RHOMBOID FLAP
✍️ Authors: Yeremia Maruli Togatorop & Saktrio D. Subarno
