Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world
Face skin cancer surgery in Perth - Dr Lewis Blennerhassett
Dr Lewis Blennerhassett is a leading Specialist Plastic Surgeon and has more than 20 years experience in treatment of all forms of skin cancer (under both local and general anaesthetic) and scar minimisation.
His first class anatomy knowledge and his surgery and reconstructive skills from his extensive plastic surgery training ensures that the face skin cancer surgery and body skin cancer surgery he performs is focused on being meticulous and precise. Expert care is provided, prioritising safety and quality.
The care he offers is highly individualised and based on your needs. After a comprehensive and thorough discussion with you, he will personally work with you on your skin cancer surgery procedure plan. Scars will be located along skin fold lines if possible.
The skin cancer surgery he provides covers the main types of skin cancer:
*basal cell carcinoma (BCC) - makes up about two-thirds (66%) of non-melanoma skin cancers.
*squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - accounts for about one-third (33%) of non-melanoma skin cancers
*melanoma
Dr Blennerhassett has performed skin cancer surgery in Perth on all parts of the body for adult patients of all ages – with some of his patients having had as many as several hundred skin cancers removed over a 20 year period.
He is a great communicator and happy to take the time to answer all your questions.
His first class anatomy knowledge and his surgery and reconstructive skills from his extensive plastic surgery training ensures that the face skin cancer surgery and body skin cancer surgery he performs is focused on being meticulous and precise. Expert care is provided, prioritising safety and quality.
The care he offers is highly individualised and based on your needs. After a comprehensive and thorough discussion with you, he will personally work with you on your skin cancer surgery procedure plan. Scars will be located along skin fold lines if possible.
The skin cancer surgery he provides covers the main types of skin cancer:
*basal cell carcinoma (BCC) - makes up about two-thirds (66%) of non-melanoma skin cancers.
*squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - accounts for about one-third (33%) of non-melanoma skin cancers
*melanoma
Dr Blennerhassett has performed skin cancer surgery in Perth on all parts of the body for adult patients of all ages – with some of his patients having had as many as several hundred skin cancers removed over a 20 year period.
He is a great communicator and happy to take the time to answer all your questions.
Skin Cancer Before and After
This patient presented with a large skin cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma) on the upper lip. It had been present for at least 10 years. The lesion depth was right through the entire thickness of the lip to the mucosal surface (all the way to the inside of the mouth). Treatment consisted of several steps.
1) excision of the entire skin cancer. This required removal of the full thickness of the upper lip over almost half the length of the lip and the full height of the lip up to the base of the nose.
2) replacement of the missing half of the lip using a flap of full thickness tissue from the lower lip ( an “Abbe Flap”). This results in the lips temporarily being joined together
3) after 2 weeks the lips were separated
4) after 2-3 months a minor “touch-up” revision of the lip contour was performed to smooth out a couple of areas that were too thick.
Final outcome below is shown with evidence of muscle movement of the lip at 4 months. Further recovery of muscle movement will occur for up to 12 months. Sensation in the lip is almost normal.
*Outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
1) excision of the entire skin cancer. This required removal of the full thickness of the upper lip over almost half the length of the lip and the full height of the lip up to the base of the nose.
2) replacement of the missing half of the lip using a flap of full thickness tissue from the lower lip ( an “Abbe Flap”). This results in the lips temporarily being joined together
3) after 2 weeks the lips were separated
4) after 2-3 months a minor “touch-up” revision of the lip contour was performed to smooth out a couple of areas that were too thick.
Final outcome below is shown with evidence of muscle movement of the lip at 4 months. Further recovery of muscle movement will occur for up to 12 months. Sensation in the lip is almost normal.
*Outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
What causes skin cancer?
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged. It is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
Some factors that increase your risk of skin cancer include;
*sunburn
*tanning
*solariums
*genetics
*skin type – fair skin types more common
*certain rare syndromes
*some immunosuppressant drugs
There are other less common causes of skin cancer but the above causes are by far the most common
How common is skin cancer?
Cancer Council WA says at least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70.
The risk is higher in men (2 in 3) than in women (3 in 5).
(see Cancer Council WA for more information- www.cancerwa.asn.au)
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged. It is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.
Some factors that increase your risk of skin cancer include;
*sunburn
*tanning
*solariums
*genetics
*skin type – fair skin types more common
*certain rare syndromes
*some immunosuppressant drugs
There are other less common causes of skin cancer but the above causes are by far the most common
How common is skin cancer?
Cancer Council WA says at least 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70.
The risk is higher in men (2 in 3) than in women (3 in 5).
(see Cancer Council WA for more information- www.cancerwa.asn.au)
