Plastic surgery is an essential part of skin cancer treatment, helping patients regain both function and confidence after cancer removal. Mr Kulkarni has been performing Skin cancer surgery and Skin mole surgery over last 20 years. With awareness, there has been increasing numbers of skin cancers BCC, SCC and Melanomas which require timely diagnosis and treatment. During consultation you will be taken through a range of treatment options for your skin cancer. You will be offered an individualised solution for your skin cancer management with strategies to prevent them in the future .
Plastic surgery is important in skin cancer treatment because it covers 5 following aspects of skin cancer management:
Adequate removal – Skin cancers have to be diagnosed early and treated effectively . Skin Cancer diagnosis and management is essential part of Plastic surgery training
Improves aesthetic and cosmetic appearance – The defect left after the wider excision will need to be closed and there are a variety of ways of achieving this eg. skin graft or moving tissue, known as a flap. A plastic surgeon can discuss all of these with you and with the option of having surgery performed under either local or general anesthetic. The training of a plastic surgeon to reconstruct any size defect should ensure that the margins planned for your skin cancer are based on the skin cancer itself and not the surgeon’s limitations in reconstructing defects. Scarring and tissue loss can impact a patient’s self-esteem, making reconstructive surgery essential for restoring appearance.
Functional restoration – Skin cancer surgery may affect movement or sensation, particularly around the eyes, nose, or mouth. Plastic surgery techniques ensures these functions are preserved.
Enhances healing – Certain techniques, like differential skin closure, skin graft and skin flap surgery, promote faster recovery and better integration of repaired tissue.
Reduces complications – Plastic surgery can help prevent issues such as scar contractures that may limit movement. he scars can be designed to be in line of skin tension which effectively gives a better cosmetic outcome and minimises complications
