Dermatologist in Orchard Park, New York offer options in skin cancer treatment
Skin cancer is a serious medical condition that, without proper treatment, can have a grave outcome. Patients in the Orchard Park, NY area count on Orchard Park Dermatology for accurate diagnosis and effective care.
Recognizing signs of skin cancer
Learning to recognize characteristics of cancerous moles is an important step in protecting yourself. What does skin cancer look like? Its appearance can vary a great deal, but the following ABCDE list helps in identifying suspicious lesions:
- Asymmetry – If you split the mole, the halves would not look similar.
- Borders – Scalloped or jagged edges.
- Color – Bluish, unusual, or multiple colors.
- Diameter – Larger around than a pencil eraser.
- Evolving – Change in elevation, shape, size, or color, or itching, crusting, or bleeding.
If you notice any of these symptoms, please schedule right away for proper diagnosis and to discuss skin cancer treatment options.
Skin cancer treatment in Orchard Park, NY is tailored to your needs
The three common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Each type responds differently to various treatments. At Orchard Park Dermatology we will perform a biopsy and explain the most appropriate treatment options.
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What are the treatment options?
The appropriate treatment for skin cancer will depend on the type and location. When caught early the best treatment is almost always simple surgical excision.
What to expect from skin cancer surgery in Orchard, Park, NY
Excisional surgery is performed on-site at Orchard Park Dermatology. You remain comfortable with local numbing, while Dr. Accetta uses a scalpel to remove the entire cancerous lesion, along with a border of surrounding tissue as a safety margin. Surgical wounds are then generally closed with two layers of dissolvable sutures and then bandaged. Excised tissues are examined by a lab to be sure cancerous cells are eradicated. For lesions discovered and excised at an early stage, generally no further treatment is required.
Small superficial tumors may be treated with liquid nitrogen, electrosurgical destruction or topical chemotherapy and for very advanced or difficult tumors we are networked with the best specialist at Roswell Hospital.
The first step is always a good skin exam, appropriate skin biopsies and then a discussion with the patient regarding best treatment options.
Schedule your skin exam today.
Call (716) 675-7000 to schedule an appointment with our board- certified dermatology practice.
Dr. Peter Accetta is dedicated to developing and preserving his patients' skin's health and brightness. Dr. Accetta is a dermatological board-certified physician who graduated from Fordham University and the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine. He is a member of both the American Academy of Dermatology and is a clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology and is actively involved in teaching.
Dr. Accetta is a skin cancer specialty expert in surgical and non-surgical treatments for skin cancer and sun damage. He is also interest in cost effective skin rejuvenation techniques including Photodynamic Therapy, Peels and Microneedling
When you put your trust in Dr. Accetta and his staff, you can expect prompt attention to your requirements, competence, experience, and real compassion.
