After the skin cancer has been removed, our doctor will examine your nose and plan the reconstruction. The techniques he uses will depend upon the amount of skin that has been excised and its location on the nose. In all cases, the repair will involve some type of skin graft to cover and close the open wound. Our doctor may take tissue from the surrounding facial areas or even the nose itself, in which case the skin will be rotated over the wound. In some cases, cartilage is also removed during Mohs surgery. In these situations, our doctor must build up the area to restore its original shape and contour. In most cases, the cartilage that is used is taken from the patient’s ear.