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FAQ’S
What type of surgeon removes skin cancer?
A well trained dermatologist with training in Mohs surgery or a fellowship trained doctor with special expertise in skin cancer removal and surgical reconstruction after removal of skin cancer perform the procedure.
What is a skin cancer specialist called?
A physician trained to diagnose and treat conditions that involve the skin, hair and nails is called a dermatologist and plays an important role in diagnosing skin cancer.
What is the most effective treatment for skin cancer?
Surgery is the primary and the most effective treatment for cancer.
How long does it take to recover from skin cancer surgery?
Any incisional scar can take upto 6 months to a year to completely heal. The wound can take upto 1 to 3 weeks to heal and if a larger area of skin was removed then a skin grafting is done which can take longer to heal.
Is skin cancer surgery painful?
Any minor or major surgery is done under local or general anesthesia. In most cases of skin cancer surgery, local anesthesia is used hence the patient won’t feel pain but may need stitches or a skin graft if a lot of tissue is removed.