Restore Your Complexion: Reconstructive Skin Surgery in NYCRestore Your Complexion: Reconstructive Skin Surgery in NYC

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• Last Updated: September 7, 2026
• By Julia Tzu, MD FAAD

Reconstructive surgery is often performed following Mohs surgery . After Mohs surgery is completed, the skin cancer has been removed, but an open hole has been created in the skin. This open hole needs to be closed. How the hole is closed is the field of reconstructive surgery, a discipline that requires a complex understanding of three dimensional tissue movement, geometry, and human anatomy. The decision on how to best close any particular hole is a unique decision tailored to each person’s unique circumstances. Dr. Julia Tzu received formalized fellowship training in reconstructive skin surgery at one of top centers for skin reconstruction in the nation, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She will formulate a reconstructive strategy to close the hole in the best way possible to restore the most natural form and function. Call Wall Street Dermatology to schedule a consultation with us today.

Relevant qualifications include training in Mohs surgery and reconstructive skin surgery. At Wall Street Dermatology, Dr. Julia Tzu completed fellowship training in reconstructive skin surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A consultation allows her to discuss the repair options for the affected area.

Dr. Julia Tzu performs reconstructive skin surgery at Wall Street Dermatology. After the skin cancer has been removed, she evaluates the wound and develops a repair plan based on its size, depth, and location, with the goal of restoring appearance and function.

Reconstruction follows confirmation that the skin cancer has been fully removed and the margins are clear. Wound repair can often take place during the same visit as Mohs surgery. The timing and approach depend on the wound and whether a specialist referral is needed.

Options include closing the wound with stitches, moving nearby skin into place with a local flap, or transferring skin from another area with a graft. Some wounds can heal naturally with wound care. Dr. Tzu selects the approach according to the wound and the surrounding tissue.

Reconstructive surgery leaves a scar, and its appearance varies with the wound, repair technique, and individual healing. Techniques such as layered closure and placing incisions along natural skin lines can help limit visible scarring. The goal is to restore appearance and function; a scar-free result cannot be guaranteed.

Not every Mohs wound requires a referral to a plastic surgeon. Dr. Tzu is trained in Mohs surgery and reconstructive skin surgery. For rare cases requiring more complex reconstruction, she coordinates with facial plastic or oculoplastic surgeons. The referral decision depends on the repair needed.