When skin cancers and growths appear on the skin, fast diagnosis and treatment are crucial. At Metro Dermatology, our dermatologic surgery removes skin cancer and growths to restore health to your skin and body and give you the best prognosis possible.
Metro Dermatology has convenient locations to serve you in Bronx, Elmhurst, and Flushing, New York and Fort Lee, New Jersey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Several techniques exist to remove skin cancer and growths surgically from the skin. Advances in these techniques improve not only your appearance but also your health.
The type of surgery used depends on the type and location of the mass or growth. Although part of skin cancer is visible on the skin surface, it can also extend underneath the surface. After intravenous, local or general anesthetic is administered, the surgery may require either the excision or Mohs techniques:
For growths or cancers that cover a large area, skin flaps can be surgically grafted from other areas of the body to reconstruct the area. These options and which course of treatment has the most benefit for you will be discussed during your consultation with our medical team.
The duration and extent of healing depend on the type of surgery and the size of the treated area. Areas where incisions were made will be sealed with sutures, and these areas may be sore, red and drain small amounts of fluids after surgery.
Post-surgical swelling, bruising, and discomfort will continually subside, and your results will be monitored by our medical team. Aftercare instructions for your incision sites will be given to you, and the amount of time you should take off of work to recover will vary depending on the procedure.
At Metro Dermatology, our techniques are results-oriented and backed by evidence and research. We have a patient-first approach, ensuring that our treatments are safe and the most effective method for your individual needs.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and find out if you are a candidate for skin cancer/growth surgery.
Serving Fort Lee NJ: Englewood Cliffs, Teaneck, Leonia, Englewood, Palisades Park, Hackensack, Bergenfield, Tenafly, and Ridgefield Park, NJ
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