Arora Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Springfield, offers skin cancer surgery and reconstructive surgery to remove skin cancer, undo any damage caused, and restore the health and appearance of your skin. Book an appointment today.
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma skin cancer.
Basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer. It typically appears as a small, flesh-colored bump or a flat, brown, scaly patch on the skin. Basal cell skin cancer is most often found on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, neck, and hands.
Squamous cell skin cancer is the second most common type of skin cancer. It typically appears as a firm, red bump or a flat, red, scaly patch on the skin. Like basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer is most often found on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, neck, and hands.
Melanoma skin cancer is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It typically appears as a dark spot on the skin consisting of different shades of tan, brown, or black. Melanoma skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, but it is most often found on the back, legs, or arms.
Skin cancer surgery is a type of surgery that is performed to remove skin cancer. The goal of skin cancer surgery is to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. There are different types of skin cancer surgery, and the type that is right for you will depend on the size, location, and type of skin cancer you have.
Skin cancer reconstructive surgery is a type of surgery that is performed to correct defects that are caused by skin cancer surgery.
The ideal candidate for skin cancer surgery is someone who has skin cancer that has not spread to other areas of the body. Skin cancer reconstructive surgery is recommended for those patients who have had the skin cancer removed and wish to minimize the scarring and improve the appearance of the treated area.
Book AppointmentAt the consultation for skin cancer surgery, Dr. Balvant Arora will examine the skin cancer and ask about your medical history. He will also discuss the different types of skin cancer surgery and explain the risks and benefits of each type. Dr. Balvant will then recommend the type of skin cancer surgery that is right for your unique case.
The type of skin cancer surgery performed depends on the type and extent of skin cancer.
The most common technique to treat skin cancer is Mohs surgery. During Mohs surgery, the layers of cancer-containing skin are removed until only cancer-free skin and tissue remain. Mohs surgery aims to remove as much cancerous skin as possible while causing minimal damage to normal tissue.
At Arora Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Springfield, Dr. Balvant Arora performs wide local excision to remove cancerous skin. This procedure is generally used for the treatment of large skin cancers like melanoma.
During wide local excision, Dr. Balvant remove the cancerous skin and tissue along with a margin of surrounding healthy skin and tissue.
After the skin cancer has been removed, it may not be possible to stitch the edges of the wound together, especially if a large area of skin has been removed. That is why, at Arora Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, Dr. Balvant performs reconstructive skin surgery using skin grafts or skin flaps.
Skin grafting is a procedure in which skin is taken from another area of the body and transplanted to the area where the skin cancer was removed. The skin graft may be taken from an area that is hidden by clothing, such as the inner thigh or buttocks.
A skin flap is a section of skin that is still attached to its blood supply. Skin flaps are used to cover large areas that don’t have a good blood supply, either due to the location or damage to the blood vessels. Usually, Dr. Balvant will take the skin flap from the area adjacent to the wound. This ensures that the skin is of the right color and texture. During reconstructive surgery using a skin flap, Dr. Balvant will first create a skin flap by cutting and moving skin from the area next to the wound. The skin flap is then stitched into place over the wound.
Skin grafting and skin flaps will help the wound heal and minimize the appearance of scars after skin cancer surgery.
The recovery after skin cancer surgery will depend on the type of skin cancer surgery that was performed.
After wide local excision, the wound is usually closed with stitches.
The skin graft or skin flap will be covered with a dressing. In both cases, the dressing will need to be kept dry and clean for at least five days. After that, you will need to keep the wound clean and dry.
The stitches will be removed after one to two weeks after the surgery. It may take a year or more following the surgery for the incision scars to fade.
Skin cancer surgery is a reconstructive treatment and is generally covered by insurance. The cost of skin cancer surgery will depend on many different factors like:
During the consultation, Dr. Balvant will go over the estimated cost of the surgery and all the factors influencing the cost with you.
Book AppointmentThe benefits of skin cancer surgery include:
The risks and complications associated with skin cancer surgery include infections, bleeding, scarring, and numbness. However, these risks and complications are rare and can be minimized with the help of an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Balvant .
Dr. Balvant Arora, MD, MBA is a Board-Certified Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic surgeon. He is passionate about comprehensive and holistic cosmetic treatments that go above and beyond regular “one-size-fits-all” solutions. This is why he is constantly expanding his plastic surgery repertoire by learning the latest cosmetic procedures. Dr. Balvant Arora has been included in the Top Plastic Surgeons of Northern Virginia for many years in a row. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and an Associate Member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery. He has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his medical career. Dr. Balvant Arora has also been invited to many radio talk shows to share his knowledge about different topics of Plastic Surgery.
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