What skin cancer surgery provides Pleasant Hill patients with the best results?
When patients in the Pleasant Hill area have been diagnosed with skin
cancer, they often have a wide range of questions for their
dermatologist. Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment
Institute is a quality dermatologist who understands how scary this
diagnosis can be, but is here to walk her patients through the process
of diagnosis through treatment.
In many cases, patients ask Dr. Christine Lee which skin
cancer surgery method provides the best results. This includes cure
rates, which are used to evaluate how often past patients have been able
to avoid further diagnosis of skin cancer after the first set of
cancerous skin cells have been removed. The ideal method of removing
skin cancer is with Mohs micrographic surgery. This treatment has the
highest overall cure rate and it can be done on highly visible areas
such as around the eyes, nose, ears, lips, and any other areas of the
face. Additionally, patients can use this method of treatment on the
hands, feet, legs, and arms.
Mohs micrographic surgery is done using a scalpel to remove
the visible tumor. Then, very thin layers of the skin are removed and
viewed through a microscope immediately to check for unhealthy skin
cells. The process continues until there are no visible areas of
cancerous skin cells that need to be removed. At the end of the
procedure, the area is sutured and allowed to heal. Depending on the
size of the area of skin removed, patients my need to have
reconstructive surgery in the future to improve any areas of aesthetic
concern.
Dr. Christine Lee has a number of methods available for
removing skin cancer, including Mohs micrographic surgery, excision,
curettage, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, radiation, PDT (Photodynamic
Therapy), and laser surgery. There is no one solution that is best for
all patients, so consulting with a professional at The Skin and Laser
Treatment Institute is the best way to learn about the various treatment
options and their benefits. Our team can help patients in and around
the Bay Area and Pleasant Hills to provide the assistance necessary to
make an educated decision.
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.
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