Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons are at the forefront of managing this burden. We work closely with our GP and Dermatology colleagues to provide you with the best care. We have a critical role to play in post cancer reconstruction including Breast Cancer and Head and Neck Cancer. Our specialty covers the entire body for both elective surgery and traumatic conditions.
A basal cell carcinoma arises from the basal cells in the basal layer of the epidermis. They are the most common type of skin cancer (80%). They recur locally but do not spread to lymph nodes or the blood stream.
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A squamous cell carcinoma arises from the squamous cells in the epidermis. They are the second most common type of skin cancer (15-20%). They can spread to the lymph nodes and bloodstream but are usually slow growing and slow to spread.
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A melanoma arises from melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. They are less common than BCCs or SCCs (1-2% of skin cancer), but Australia has the highest rates of melanoma in the world. Their behaviour is aggressive and unpredictable, and they spread to lymph nodes and the bloodstream.
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A benign tumour like scar reaction that has extended beyond the boundaries of the original scar.
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A benign subcutaneous fat cell tumour.
Surgery to improve the contour, colour, or thickness of a scar. Scar revision may also be necessary when a contracted scar is causing a functional problem eg incomplete finger extension.
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A subcutaneous cyst that arises from epidermal cells trapped in deeper layers of the skin (epidermal inclusion cyst). Commonly known as a “sebaceous cyst”.