Skin Cancer Surgery
Skin Cancer Surgery in Dera Ismail Khan
A skin cancer diagnosis brings a lot of questions at once — how serious it is, what removal will involve, and what you’ll look like afterward. Skin cancer surgery at Dr. Zohaib Hassan’s clinic is approached with both priorities in mind: removing the cancerous tissue completely, and doing it in a way that protects your appearance and the healthy skin around it.
Understanding Skin Cancer
Skin cancer typically falls into three categories — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma — each behaving differently and requiring a different level of urgency. Early-stage cases are often straightforward to treat; more advanced or deeply invasive cases require a more careful surgical strategy, sometimes involving reconstruction afterward. An accurate diagnosis, usually confirmed through biopsy, determines everything that follows.
Procedures We Offer
1) Excisional Surgery
The standard approach for most skin cancers — the tumor is removed along with a margin of healthy tissue to ensure no cancerous cells remain, then the wound is closed or reconstructed depending on size and location.
2) Mohs Micrographic Surgery
A precise, layer-by-layer removal technique where each layer is examined under a microscope before the next is taken. This allows maximum preservation of healthy skin — especially valuable for cancers on the face, ears, or other cosmetically sensitive areas.
3) Reconstructive Surgery After Tumor Removal
For larger excisions, reconstructive techniques — including skin grafts or local tissue flaps — restore both appearance and function to the treated area.
4) Lymph Node Biopsy or Removal
In cases where cancer may have spread beyond the skin, nearby lymph nodes are assessed and removed if necessary, as part of a more complete treatment approach.
Dr. Hassan selects the surgical method based on the cancer’s type, depth, and location — always balancing complete removal with the best possible cosmetic outcome.
What to Expect
- Diagnosis & Staging — Biopsy results and imaging (if needed) determine the type, depth, and spread of the cancer.
- Treatment Planning — The surgical approach is chosen based on your specific case, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
- Surgery — Performed with careful attention to complete tumor removal and minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
- Reconstruction (if needed) — For larger removals, reconstructive techniques restore appearance in the same or a follow-up procedure.
- Recovery & Monitoring — Wound care guidance and follow-up visits to confirm healing and check for recurrence.
Why Patients Choose This Clinic
- Precision-focused surgical care from Dr. Zohaib Hassan
- A dual focus on complete cancer removal and cosmetic outcome — not one at the expense of the other
- Reconstructive expertise for cases requiring more than simple excision
- Clear, honest communication throughout diagnosis and treatment
Who Should Consider Skin Cancer Surgery?
If you’ve been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or have a suspicious mole or lesion that hasn’t been evaluated yet, don’t wait on it. Skin cancer is far easier to treat — and easier on your appearance — the earlier it’s caught.
Early treatment makes a real difference. Book a consultation with Dr. Zohaib Hassan to get your skin lesion evaluated and understand your treatment options.
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0966 710111