'Tis the Season...
We think of this time of year as the festive, gift-giving, jolly (albeit busy) period but it's also a time when we need to be extra careful in examining any changes in our skin, particularly with regards to sun exposure.
A regular visit to your plastic surgeon’s office can do more than just reverse the signs of ageing – it could also save your life.
Most skin cancers are 95-100% curable when found small and early. And it's not
not only dermatologists that monitor and treat skin cancer. Some skin cancers are obvious in appearance to a well-trained plastic surgeon, and others require a biopsy. Once a skin cancer has been identified, a plastic surgeon is best trained to close up the wound in a way that achieves minimal scarring, using a combination of special techniques to place the least amount of tension on the top layer of stitches. Plastic surgeons are uniquely qualified to close incisions in a manner that leaves the best looking result.
Read more here about the types of skin cancer and how to screen: