Skin cancer has become very common. Fortunately the awareness among people about this condition has got better which helped in prevention and detection at its early stages. Studies gave revealed that around 5 million people get treated for the condition in the United States every year.
It is suggested that one must get a checkup with dermatologists on a regular basis. An annual check is the best way to detect any skin lesions and to find skin cancers at its earliest stage. This is the time when it can be treated easily and effectively.
Dr. George Varkarakis collaborates with renowned local dermatologists in Miami for treating skin cancers. He specializes in surgical removal of cancer and repair. Elimination of skin cancer can leave unsightly scar on the surrounding skin. Effective repair will remove the scar. Both dermatologists and plastic surgeons can repair the skin. This depends on the size and location of the affected area. The process is a team effort between the patient, dermatologist and plastic surgeon.
Skin cancers can produce serious damage. The basal cell type of skin cancer is the most common type. It does not spread around body. However, it can produce serious damage to the surrounding skin. We have a team of skilled professionals who would determine precisely where the skin cancer is located. Hence, we can remove only the part of skin affected by tumor cells.
Dr. Varkarakis has extensive experience with reconstruction of skin cancer. We treat smaller tumors with direct closure techniques. In case, the defects are large, we do complex surgical repair, such as skin grafts, skin flaps etc. The main focus is on designing a way to rearrange skin in a pattern that perfectly fits that area. In some cases, we also bring skin as a skin graft from a different location like behind the ear.
Contact our office in Miami today for a consultation.
