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		Surgical Removal 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 take into account 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.
		Having a skin cancer diagnosed is an insurmountable fear for many people, however not having it diagnosed is worse and the vast majority who are diagnosed with a skin cancer and then treated are astounded at how easy the process was and how much relief they felt from the process. Dr Marcus Platts Mills Dermatology Associate, Skin Cancer
		Treatment Detail Sheet This information may be useful to read prior to your skin cancer treatment. Download Detail Sheet Book a skin cancer consultation Book a skin cancer consultation with one of our team. You may be after a full body skin cancer assessment, or a consultation for a specific skin cancer concern. Whatever your need, we have doctors and nurses available to help. Request a Consultation Book a skin cancer consultation Book a skin cancer consultation with one of our team. You may be after a full body skin cancer assessment, or a consultation for a specific skin cancer concern. Whatever your need, we have doctors and nurses available to help. Appointment Type First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone * Select Clinic Message Sign me up to receive skincare tips and advice, news, promotions and more. I accept the terms and conditions. Thank you for your enquiry with Skin Institute. Our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible. WE ARE PRIORITISING PHONE CALLS, SO OUR RESPONSE TIME TO YOUR ONLINE ENQUIRY WILL BE LONGER THAN USUAL. If you need medical assistance during business hours, please call us direct on 0800 SKIN DR (754 637). If it is after hours and you require urgent medial care please contact your local accident and medical care. Call 0800 SKIN DR (754 637)
		About 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/CCPDMA 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: Biopsy of the problem area (for more information, see the Biopsies page) Surgical (or other) removal of the cancerous tissue Treatment 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. Excision with simple closure. Please visit Excisions Excision with skin graft. If a whole lesion is removed and stitching the skin back together isn’t feasible, a piece of skin from another area of the body will be used to cover this gap and close the wound. Excision with skin flap. As with excision with skin graft, this process is used when the gap is too large to simply stitch – but in this case, the surrounding skin is used. Curettage with cautery. This is when the lesion is scraped away and excess bleeding is avoided with a specialised heat source. CCPDMA surgery/Mohs micrographic surgery. More information on these highly effective, highly specialised procedures can be seen on the dedicated page.
		Why Skin Institute? At Skin Institute, we understand that skin cancer can be an intimidating diagnosis to come to terms with. Our multidisciplinary clinics are thoroughly experienced with skin cancer management – and our team of highly-qualified specialists will guide you through from diagnosis to treatment to a healthier tomorrow. You can rely on us to be at your side through the whole process. Skin Institute is an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Society, and skin cancer treatments may be covered by medical insurance where medical necessity criteria apply. Request a Consultation Book a skin cancer consultation Book a skin cancer consultation with one of our team. You may be after a full body skin cancer assessment, or a consultation for a specific skin cancer concern. Whatever your need, we have doctors and nurses available to help. Appointment Type First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone * Select Clinic Message Sign me up to receive skincare tips and advice, news, promotions and more. I accept the terms and conditions. Thank you for your enquiry with Skin Institute. Our team will be in contact with you as soon as possible. WE ARE PRIORITISING PHONE CALLS, SO OUR RESPONSE TIME TO YOUR ONLINE ENQUIRY WILL BE LONGER THAN USUAL. If you need medical assistance during business hours, please call us direct on 0800 SKIN DR (754 637). If it is after hours and you require urgent medial care please contact your local accident and medical care.