Advanced Skin Cancer Treatment and Procedures

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy is an innovative treatment that targets sun-damaged skin and certain types of skin cancer. This method uses a specially formulated cream combined with medical-grade LED light to selectively destroy abnormal skin cells while preserving healthy tissue.

Surgical Excisions

Surgical excision is considered the gold standard for removing skin cancers. Our skilled doctors use precise techniques to remove cancerous tissue while minimising scarring. We focus on patient comfort and achieving the best possible cosmetic results.

Diathermy and Curettage

Some skin cancers can be effectively treated without stitches using diathermy and curettage. This method involves scraping away the abnormal cells and using heat to destroy any remaining cancerous tissue.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells. This quick and cost-effective treatment is ideal for precancerous sunspots and select skin cancers.

Flap and Graft

In the surgical treatment of skin cancer, especially after the removal of tumors through procedures like Mohs surgery, reconstructive techniques such as flaps and grafts are commonly used to restore the appearance and function of the skin.

• Skin Grafts involve transplanting a thin layer of skin from one part of the body (called the donor site) to cover the area where cancerous tissue was removed. Grafts are often used when the surgical wound is too large to be closed with stitches alone. Grafts do not carry their own blood supply and must rely on the wound bed to "take" and support them.
• Skin Flaps, on the other hand, involve moving nearby tissue (including skin, fat, and sometimes muscle) with its own blood supply to cover the surgical site. Flaps are typically used when more complex reconstruction is needed, such as on the face or other cosmetically sensitive areas. Because they retain their blood supply, flaps tend to heal faster and more reliably than grafts.

Both methods aim to achieve the best possible cosmetic and functional outcome after skin cancer surgery. The choice between a flap or a graft depends on factors such as the size and location of the defect, the patient’s health, and the desired aesthetic result.

Chemotherapy Cream

Certain skin cancers can be treated with prescription creams such as 5-fluorouracil or imiquimod. These treatments work by stimulating the immune system to target and destroy cancerous cells while preserving healthy skin. They can cause localised pain, inflammation, and, in rare cases, infection, but cosmetic results are usually very good.