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Skin Cancer Surgery in Lynchburg, VA

Seven Hills Dermatology provides skin cancer surgery in Lynchburg, VA for basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, suspicious lesions, and biopsy-confirmed skin cancers.

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Surgical Care for Diagnosed Skin Cancers and Concerning Lesions

Skin cancer surgery may be recommended when a diagnosed skin cancer or concerning lesion needs to be removed. While hearing that you need surgery can feel stressful, your dermatology team can help explain your diagnosis, review your treatment options, and guide you through the process with clear, personalized care.

At Seven Hills Dermatology, we provide skin cancer surgery in Lynchburg, VA for patients with diagnosed or suspicious skin cancers. Our dermatology team can evaluate the area, review biopsy results when available, and recommend a treatment plan based on the type, size, location, and depth of the skin cancer.

What is Skin Cancer Surgery?

Skin cancer surgery is a procedure used to remove cancerous or abnormal skin cells. The type of surgery recommended depends on the diagnosis, how large or deep the cancer is, where it is located, and whether additional treatment or monitoring may be needed.

Skin cancer surgery may be recommended for concerns such as:

Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Melanoma
Biopsy-confirmed skin cancer
Suspicious or changing lesions
Non-healing sores
Bleeding or crusting spots
Precancerous or abnormal skin growths
Recurring skin cancer concerns
Skin cancers in sensitive or visible areas

Because every skin cancer is different, your provider will discuss the recommended approach and what to expect before, during, and after treatment.

Skin Surgery Concerns We Treat

Skin cancer surgery can be used to treat several types of diagnosed or concerning skin cancers. Your provider will determine the best approach based on your pathology results, skin exam, and overall care needs.

Seven Hills Dermatology provides surgical care for concerns such as:

Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer that may appear as a pearly bump, pink patch, shiny spot, or sore that does not heal. Surgery may be recommended to remove the cancerous cells and help prevent continued growth.

Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma may appear as a rough, scaly patch, firm bump, tender lesion, or crusted sore. Surgical treatment can help remove the affected tissue and reduce the risk of progression.

Melanoma
Melanoma is a more serious form of skin cancer that may develop in an existing mole or appear as a new, unusual spot. If melanoma is diagnosed, timely surgical treatment and follow-up care are important.

Suspicious or changing lesions
A lesion that changes, grows, bleeds, crusts, or does not heal may need biopsy, removal, or additional treatment depending on the diagnosis.

Previously biopsied skin cancers
If a biopsy confirms skin cancer, your provider can review the results and recommend the next step for removal, treatment, or referral when needed.

Follow-up after skin cancer surgery
After skin cancer treatment, routine skin exams are important to monitor healing and watch for new or recurring concerns.