If skin cancer is detected, it’s invariably sensible to have it removed. There are numerous treatment options, including several surgical ones – so it’s wise to know what treatment suits what situation.
Before any surgery is booked, your specific needs will be discussed at length with our specialists. There are many factors to consider before figuring out the best road forward – and we want to make sure that you are comfortable with the plan we put together for you.
This procedure involves removing the skin cancer and a surrounding margin of healthy tissue. The area is then closed using sutures or left to heal naturally, depending on the location.
There are numerous surgical skin cancer removal options – some of which are discussed at greater length on their own pages. They include excision with simple closure, excision with skin graft, excision with skin flap, curettage with cautery, electrosurgery and Mohs Micrographic surgery/PDEMA surgery.
Each procedure has its different benefits, and we will always be sure to find the treatment option with the best optimal outcome for you.
In addition to consultations, there’s usually a two-step process to surgical skin cancer treatment:
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The different surgical treatment options are briefly discussed here – more information can either be found on their respective pages, or your doctor can better inform you when you have a consultation.
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