Quality-of-Life Outcomes for Excision and Reconstruction of Periocular Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2024 May-Jun;26(3):303-309. doi: 10.1089/fpsam.2020.0647. Epub 2021 Jul 2.

Abstract

Background: Understanding how periocular nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) impacts quality of life (QoL) provides insight into the patient experience. Objective: To prospectively measure QoL of individuals with surgically treated periocular NMSC. Methods: Responses to the skin cancer index (SCI) and FACE-Q questionnaires were obtained at preoperative (PRE), postoperative week 1 (POW1), and postoperative month 3 (POM3) visits. Statistical analysis was performed using paired t-test and stepwise linear regression. Results: Forty-five patients participated in the study. Improved QoL as reflected in an increased mean difference of the total SCI score at PRE and POM3 visits (25.8, 95% confidence interval [CI 20.0 to 31.6]) and FACE-Q early life impact of treatment score at POW1 and POM3 visits (19.0, 95% CI [14.9 to 23.0), and a decreased mean difference of the FACE-Q adverse effects score at POW1 and POM3 visits (-1.3, 95% CI [-2.4 to -0.1]) was observed. Linear regression of the SCI and FACE-Q scores using demographic and clinical attributes revealed several predictors of postoperative QoL. Conclusions: Surgical management of periocular NMSC results in improved QoL, demonstrated at the final postoperative visit.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / psychology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Prospective Studies
  • Quality of Life*
  • Skin Neoplasms* / psychology
  • Skin Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Treatment Outcome