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SKIN CANCER REMOVAL

Skin Cancer Removal and Reconstruction

Naples Plastic Surgery

Skin cancer can be caused by a number of factors. The most common is exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which comes from the sun and tanning booths. It can form on any part of the body, but is most common on the face, head and neck. Although some individuals are more prone to developing this form of cancer, it can affect anyone at any age.

View Video Transcript – Dr. Baccaro Discusses Skin Cancer Removal

Living in Florida and being exposed to so much sun– skin cancer is actually quite frequent. You may be asking “Why should I consult my plastic surgeon to deal with skin cancer?” Well, when it comes to skin cancers, a lot of the time you need to remove not only the cancer but some surrounding tissue. That tends to leave wounds which are slightly larger than what you might expect. So, it’s important to get somebody who’s trained and capable to not only cover those wounds but to do it in such a way to give you a good cosmetic outcome.

As plastic surgeons, we can treat you from an oncologic or cancer standpoint to get rid of your cancer, but we also move tissue around and hide scars to give you a nice cosmetic result as well. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer or are concerned about spots on your skin don’t hesitate to call us for your consultation.

There are several different types of harmful skin cancer that, left untreated, can lead to severe disfigurement. Symptoms can be difficult to recognize and greatly depend on the type of cancer as well as the severity level. Patients should seek immediate medical attention at the first sign of any abnormal skin growth, discoloration, bumps, sores or white patches. Individuals should especially watch for the warning signs of melanoma, a particularly dangerous and life-threatening cancer.

If you are concerned that you may have skin cancer, a great way to diagnose it is by visiting Dr. Leo M. Baccaro, Dr. Mark Walsh, or Dr. Andrew Bonett. Your chosen surgeon will perform a biopsy, and if it comes back positive for cancer, he will remove the affected skin.

SKIN CANCER SURGERY

Many primary care doctors, as well as some dermatologists, see the value of having a skilled plastic surgeon perform skin cancer removal procedures for their patients. Because of this, the surgeons at Naples Plastic Surgery are highly recommended by other healthcare professionals for this procedure. They perform comprehensive skin exams, cancer removals, and wound closing and repair. Sometimes this requires a skin graft or flap of tissue moved from one part of the patient’s body to another. Our surgeons have specialized training in this that allows patients to achieve restoration after this sometimes disfiguring surgery.

Patients who have been diagnosed with skin cancer after a positive biopsy result are seen in consultation by Dr. Baccaro, Dr. Walsh, or Dr. Bonett at their office. Often, the surgery to remove the cancer can be done on the same day as the consultation. A local anesthetic is injected into the area of the skin cancer, and it is removed, often using the “Mohs” technique, a precision surgical procedure designed to ensure that the cancer is completely gone from the area within a short time of the excision. Incision closure is then conducted using plastic surgery techniques that will result in the least scarring possible.

View Video Transcript – 5 Expert Tips to Minimize Scarring After Mohs Surgery

So we’re going to do Mohs reconstruction. What are the top five ways we can minimize the scarring?

Number one — keep it clean, follow the instructions that we gave you. Usually you can shower, wash your face 24 hours or so after the reconstruction, but if you get it dirty, it leads to more inflammation that can lead to worsening scarring.

Number two — don’t overdo it. You might think it’s really small I can go play golf the next day, but when you do a lot of activity after you do any kind of reconstruction, even if it seems small, you’re going to add swelling to the scar. When you add swelling to it the scar can get wider. It can actually separate, so that’s one of the reasons that we tell you not to overdo it.

Number three — protect it from the sun. The UV exposure to the scar, especially when it’s in the early maturing phase, can really change the final color of the scar.

Number four — is use scar therapy. We very commonly use silagen creams or silicone sheets for the scar. You have to wait till it’s fully healed — usually that’s between one and three weeks — but putting silicone on it is one of the easiest things you can do to help the scar be as as minimal as it can be.

Tip number five is be patient. A lot of times it looks finally healed, but we’re not happy with the result yet. Swelling, the color, these things take time. A lot of times we have to massage the scar, sometimes we even do a steroid injection, but you have to have the expectations, depending on where it is, some of these things will take longer than others to be the final result.

To minimize further damage to the skin that can lead to severe disfigurement, patients who are experiencing skin cancer symptoms should schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Baccaro, Dr. Walsh, or Dr. Bonett by calling (239) 566-2611.

Naples Plastic Surgery accepts most health insurance plans for Skin Cancer Removal procedures. Contact our office to learn more.

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Dr Gardner is the BEST!

I have been a patient of Dr. Gardners for many years. His ability to relate to his patients is a very calming and caring characteristic. He answers questions with patience and above all, no pressure. The sugeries that I have had, fat augmentation and a neck/chin lift have given me a renewed and fresh look without appearing as if it’s not a totally natural look. I continue to have fillers and Botox by Dr. Gardner and would NEVER consider going to someone else for these procedures.

The staff are incredible! They know their patients by name, interact in a supportive manner and most of all, are very knowledgeable about the procedures and always willing and able to answer questions.

I would very highly recommend Dr. Gardner and his staff.

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Simply masterful with a kind soul

Dr. Gardner is simply masterful and a kind soul. He takes great pride in his work and has the experience and expertise to take initiative to achieve the best outcome for patients beyond expectation, often having to adapt to unexpected obstacles from patient history. Experiencing significant pain I went to see Dr. Gardner as a repeat patient, expecting a routine implant revision due to a failure of a fifteen year old reduction procedure. Instead, Dr. Gardner had to remove a significant growth and essentially rebuild the sins of the past into results that realistically were better than had ever presented in my youth, all with minimal incisions and recovery. This is the doctor you seek for exceptional cases and care – you are worth it. He is worthy. Special appreciation to his staff, all of whom genuinely take an interest and embody the values Dr. Gardner brings to the table.

Diane B.

Very Pleasant, Informative, and Thorough

My Visit to Naples Surgery was very pleasant and informative. Walking into the office, she greeted by several very friendly receptionist, very accommodating. Dr Baccaro Was very thorough in going through options for my procedure gave me some thought on how I want to proceed.

Dianna A.

Listens and Answers ALL Questions

Dr. Walsh listens to you and answers all questions. The staff is very professional yet friendly and kind.

Linda N.

Amazing Transformation and Exceptional Care

I am incredibly thankful to Dr. Walsh for the amazing transformation he’s given me. I had a skin removal tummy tuck with liposuction and Renuvion, and the results have been life-changing. Dr. Walsh’s expertise and attention to detail made me feel confident throughout the process. He listened to my concerns and tailored the procedure to my needs.

The recovery was smooth thanks to his thorough aftercare instructions and the constant support of his team. Dr. Walsh even came into the office the day after surgery, a Saturday, to check on me, which showed his true commitment to me.

I also want to highlight how wonderful and kind the entire office staff is. Everyone was helpful and made me feel comfortable every step of the way.

I highly recommend Dr. Walsh for anyone considering cosmetic surgery. His skill, professionalism, and dedication are truly exceptional.

IslandMarcoMom

Beyond helpful and kind

Dr Baccaro and his team went above and beyond for my breast augmentation surgery. From the consultation to every single post op appointment they were beyond helpful and kind.
I had my implants for 10 years and had significant loss in volume and was afraid I needed a lift but Dr Baccaro was able to give me the perfect new pair without a lift and I am beyond happy with the results. Besides that he also fixed my visible scarring that were left behind from the previous surgeon.
His work is beyond excellent and both him and his team are amazing people.

Months later I went in for lip and nose filler and AGAIN I was left speechless with his work. I have never done any filler in my nose and always wanted a nosejob to fix a bump on my bridge and with less than 1ml in both lips and nose he was able to give me the side profile of my dreams.

Thank you Dr Baccaro and the amazing team. I will 10000% recommend you to anyone I meet needing a procedure done and will continue using your services.

Jilliana A.

Very pleasant to work with

I am very happy with my experience with Naples plastic surgery and will definitely use them again in the future! I had breast implants that were 34 years old and I had them replaced by Dr Walsh. Believe it or not even after all that time one of the implants was still fully intact when he took it out, the other one had begun to show signs of gumminess from age. Everyone from the office staff, to the doctor himself were very pleasant to work with and overall was a great experience here.

Carolyn G

Compassionate, kind and caring

Had a consultation with Dr. Walsh this afternoon. From my initial phone call with Jessica, very polite and professional young lady to Ivy and Jocelyn, the staff is great. I found Dr. Walsh to be a good listener and hear my concerns and was compassionate, kind and caring. Highly recommend this practice.

Marcia T

Dr. Walsh and his staff are amazing!

Dr. Walsh and his staff are amazing!!! I am blessed to be in his care ,and the care of his wonderful caring nurses!

Christina P

Excellent , skilled and very confident

Everyone is very professional and understanding at Naples plastic surgery. Highly recommend them. Dr Walsh is excellent , skilled and very confident . It’s always a wonderful experience

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