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Skin Cancer Surgery
Why do I need surgery for my skin cancer?
Surgery is the most effective treatment for most skin cancers, including basal
cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. This means that most patients are cured of that skin cancer after surgery. There are several different forms of surgery for skin cancer. Your dermatologist will propose
the best treatment plan after a detailed consultation and examination.
Excision
This is the most common type of surgery performed for the treatment of skin cancers. The skin specimen will be sent for microscopic analysis to ensure that the cancer has been completely removed after the excision.
This is the most common type of surgery performed for the treatment of skin cancers. The skin specimen will be sent for microscopic analysis to ensure that the cancer has been completely removed after the excision.
Mohs micrographic surgery
This is a highly effective form of surgery for removing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Mohs micrographic surgery is usually performed for skin cancers on the head and neck, and other critical areas like the fingers or genitals.
This is a highly effective form of surgery for removing skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. Mohs micrographic surgery is usually performed for skin cancers on the head and neck, and other critical areas like the fingers or genitals.
Curettage and cautery
Curettage and cautery may be suitable for some forms of superficial skin cancers and precancerous skin growths. During this procedure, the lesion is first scraped off, following which the base is cauterized with electrosurgery. This helps to destroy any remaining cancer cells and stops bleeding.
Curettage and cautery may be suitable for some forms of superficial skin cancers and precancerous skin growths. During this procedure, the lesion is first scraped off, following which the base is cauterized with electrosurgery. This helps to destroy any remaining cancer cells and stops bleeding.
DISCLAIMER:
The information written and published on this website is not intended to substitute the recommendations of a trained professional and does not replace a professional consultation.
It is advisable to undergo a formal consultation to help establish a relationship between the doctor and yourself, accurately determine your concerns/problems, and get the appropriate treatments for them.
It is also imperative to note that the contents of the website with respect to treatments, results and pricing can vary from individual to individual, and can only be accurately determined by the doctor upon diagnosis.
Do note that all medical treatments will only be administered upon proper consultation, with the requirement that patients be above 21 years of age to provide legal consent.
