What is the treatment for patients in Walnut Creek to undergo in skin cancer dermatology?
Skin cancer is a serious issue, just as any other cancer can be.
However, with early diagnosis and effective treatment, it doesn’t have
to be a death sentence. While the number of Americans diagnosed with
skin cancer is increasing, many technological advances have occurred
that allow skin cancer patients to have the highest recovery rates. This
is because skin cancer is visible and can be removed from the body
quickly and easily with help from a physician who specializes in skin
cancer dermatology. Walnut Creek dermatologist, Dr. Christine Lee is
able to assist patients in the diagnosis, removal, and prevention of
skin cancer.
Skin cancer is typically treated with a surgical procedure
called Mohs micrographic surgery. This treatment was devised by Dr.
Frederick Mohs in the 1930’s and doctors continue to use this process
today. It is one of the most effective ways to address skin cancer and
eliminate the removal of surrounding healthy skin. It can also result in
a much smaller surgical scar and is less invasive than other surgical
procedures.
Dr. Lee of Walnut Creek’s The Skin and Laser Treatment
Institute performs this procedure as an outpatient surgery, while the
patient is awake. The area is numbed, and small microscopic pieces of
the skin are removed until there are no more cancerous cells left. Dr.
Lee then stitches the area and sends the patient on their way. It is
done quickly, effectively, and can only be performed by qualified
dermatologists. In order to receive certification, doctors need to
attend extensive training to receive proper certification from the
American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). Dr. Lee has undergone this
training and received the certification from ACMS to be compliant and
offer Mohs micrographic surgery for her patients.
If you have skin cancer and want an effective treatment,
call today to schedule a consultation appointment and learn how you can
receive treatment for your condition quickly and easily with a certified
Mohs micrographic surgeon.
Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee
Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.Share this Article
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