Surgery for basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer. There are 3 forms of basal cell carcinoma:
-Nodular or pearly pearl: firm to the touch and with hyper vascularization
-Superficial: scaly skin patch
-Scleroderma: hard superficial plaque
The treatment of basal cell carcinoma is based on surgery.
Dr. Ralph ABBOU and Dr. Rachel PESSIS are specialized in reconstructive plastic surgery and collaborate with the multidisciplinary consultation meeting of the Tenon Hospital in Paris to analyze the cases that require it.
Photos before and after treatment of basal cell carcinoma
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Most often, basal cell carcinoma appears as a skin growth or a wound that does not heal.
What is the treatment for basal cell carcinoma?
- Surgical removal of the lesion (removal of the carcinoma)
- Reconstruction of the loss of substance after removal of the tumor from the skin
- Histological analysis of the removed lesion in the laboratory
Who should be treated for basal cell carcinoma ?
How is your care in dermatological surgery?
Before the procedure:
Medical consultation for plastic and aesthetic surgery
Anesthesia consultation if necessary.
Biopsy of the lesion if there is a diagnostic doubt or examination with the fotofinder: dermoscopy assisted by artificial intelligence.
Course of the intervention:
Post-operative care
- The postoperative period is not painful. You will be prescribed care depending on the technique used.
- The scar will evolve over a year, and will fade over time.
- The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia depending on the importance of the procedure.
Price for basal cell carcinoma surgery Paris
| Procedure | Price |
|---|---|
| Surgery for basal cell carcinoma | From 300 € |
The questions most often asked by patients
Questions & Answers
Is it serious to have a carcinoma?
Basal cell carcinoma requires surgical treatment and regular monitoring. Fortunately, it is much less serious than melanoma.
