What Is a Surgical Excision?
Among the most standard melanoma skin cancer treatments is surgical excision. By using this technique, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ross Bunch will cut away the suspicious growth along with the bordering tissue, which might seem to be benign. The excised (or removed) tissue will be sent to a pathologist for additional testing to determine whether or not the remaining area is cancer-free. In case the tissue proves to be cancerous, another procedure would be needed to remove all remaining cancer. Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa and Dr. Bunch consult with Tuscaloosa, AL individuals on a normal basis to ascertain whether surgical excision is the ideal treatment choice for them.
How Is Surgical Excision Performed?
Since surgical excision is an invasive procedure, typically, anesthesia will be given. For smaller, easy-to-reach treatment areas, a local anesthetic may be utilized. When a treatment area is bigger, and in a more difficult location, general anesthesia might be deemed necessary. Prior to surgery, Dr. Bunch will thoroughly disinfect the area to be treated and administer anesthesia. The growth is then removed using a scalpel and horizontal cuts around the growth and surrounding tissue. An electrode can be utilized to carry out a feathering technique, which can smooth the borders circling the wound. This will help to remove extra cells from the lesion and reduce the likelihood of scarring.
Small excisions will be stitched closed, while bigger excisions may necessitate a skin graft to close up the wound. Any bleeding will be controlled, and an antibiotic may be prescribed to expedite the recovery time. In addition, a sterile covering will be applied to the wound to protect it and prevent it from becoming infected.
Benefits of Surgical Excision
At Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa, surgical excision is generally used to treat several kinds of skin cancer by delicately shaving off cancerous skin cells as well as a tiny sample of the nearby skin to verify full removal. A handful of key benefits of surgical excision at our Tuscaloosa, AL location are:
- May be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma
- May be performed more quickly than other skin cancer removal techniques
- Is effective at treating cancerous and benign lesions, growths, and spots
- Procedure is not painful since topical numbing ointment is administered
- Less risk of scarring after treatment
Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa Reviews
This surgeon is amazing! Very skilled in what he does, very knowledgeable, and his staff is very helpful and very very professional. He was able to get my procedure covered by my medical insurance, which cut his payment down to very little! But you would think I paid $1 million based on the treatment, and the courtesy and concern that all have demonstrated during my procedure and recovery. I traveled from out of state to have this procedure and honestly, I don’t think I would’ve found a greater experience than I found at Plastic Surgery Of Tuscaloosa and Doctor Bunch! He definitely cares about what you care about!!!
Dr. Bunch has proven his self noteworthy with me. He has the ability to transform lives as I know it! I suffer from a metabolic syndrome and even with diet and exercise I would have not been able to alleviate the excessive fat and skin from my body. I lost 65 pounds and due to my apron developing a rash and no relief of cream, it was deemed medically necessary to have the excess skin and fat removed from my abdomen. Dr. Bunch made me feel comfortable and like family. He ensured he would take care of me and he did. I’m truly thankful for his gift of surgery on my body because he truly transformed and addressed the health issues I was dealing with. I hope this encourages anyone who is searching for relief to try him. You have found the right answer you have been looking for!
Dr. Bunch listens to your concerns and is nice. I’ve experienced speaking with another plastic surgeon and he was rude and made me feel worse about myself, but Dr. Bunch is very professional but also helps you realize what your concerns are and makes me feel better about myself and the results I can achieve. I would definitely refer him as your Plastic Surgeon.
This surgeon is amazing! Very skilled in what he does, very knowledgeable, and his staff is very helpful and very very professional. He was able to get my procedure covered by my medical insurance, which cut his payment down to very little! But you would think I paid $1 million based on the treatment, and the courtesy and concern that he and all of his staff, demonstrated during my procedure and recovery. I traveled from out of state to have this procedure and honestly, I don’t think I would’ve found a greater experience than I found at Plastic Surgery Of Tuscaloosa and Doctor Bunch! He definitely cares about what you care about!!!
Office and Staff are Great!! Wonderful Atmosphere!! Doctor was very Nice and personable.
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Learn More About Surgical Excision in Tuscaloosa
Whenever you see a skin lesion that looks strange, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. The growth could be cancerous, and the earlier it's found, the greater your odds of success. An excision might be warranted and will remove all of the cancer before it spreads to nearby skin and body parts. Excision also allows cells to receive additional testing, which might confirm whether or not all of the cancer was removed. Schedule a consultation at Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa as soon as possible to meet with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ross Bunch, who will inspect the growth, talk about family and medical history, and discuss all options, including if surgical excision is appropriate. At our Tuscaloosa, AL office, we are here to help you take proactive steps to protect your health.