Understanding Skin Cancer and Complex Lesions

Non melanoma skin cancers such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma as well as certain benign but locally aggressive lesions often require surgical removal with a margin of normal tissue to reduce risk of recurrence On the face hands and other visible or functionally critical areas reconstructive planning is essential to protect important structures and achieve acceptable cosmetic outcomes

Excision Principles

Plastic surgeons aim to remove the lesion completely based on clinical and histological guidance while orienting incisions along natural lines and units of the face or body In some cases staged excision with intraoperative margin assessment may be advised Larger defects or those over free margins like eyelids nose lips and ears demand specialised closure techniques to avoid distortion

Reconstruction Options

After tumour removal reconstruction may use direct closure skin grafts local flaps that borrow tissue from adjacent skin with similar colour and texture or more complex regional or free flaps when necessary For facial lesions principles of aesthetic subunits are applied so that scars fall in natural boundaries such as creases or along the junction of cosmetic units Functional reconstruction of eyelids lips or nose includes support for blinking oral competence and airway patency

Follow Up and Multidisciplinary Care

Patients require ongoing follow up to monitor for local recurrence new lesions and long term scar maturation Coordination with dermatology and oncology is vital for surveillance and for systemic treatment in more advanced cancers Sun protection self examination and education about warning signs support early detection in the future

Why Choose Livasa Hospital for Skin Cancer Surgery

Livasa Hospital provides skin tumour surgery within a team that includes plastic surgery dermatology pathology and oncology Accurate diagnosis appropriate margin selection and thoughtful reconstruction are combined to maximise cure rates while preserving appearance and function for patients from Amritsar and surrounding regions of Punjab

NAP Contact Details Amritsar Unit

Livasa Hospital Amritsar
Airport Road Amritsar Punjab 143001