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SKIN CANCER -WHAT IS IT?
PRP Therapy
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of a cell type in
the skin. The most common type is Basal Cell cancer
(BCC), a slow growing and locally destructive cancer.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is the latest and most
Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC) is a more invasive cancer.
innovate way that people are using to rejuvenate their
Melanomas can grow quickly and can become life-
threatening in as little as six weeks. Less commonly
skin, specifically against signs of aging and scarring. By
known is that Melanoma can appear on skin not
using the patient’s own blood to revitalize tired-looking
normally exposed to the sun.
skin, this therapy is fast becoming one of the most
popular forms of anti-aging treatment, boosted by its
Treatment of Skin Cancer
use by high profile celebrities.
Surgical excision of the cancer is the present
such as prescribed cream and cryotherapy, (otherwise
On average results will start to show after around 2-3
forms of BCC and SCC but will require ongoing reviews
months with monthly treatments. A minimum of three
to ensure no return.
treatments is usually advised however in some cases up
Precancerous skin cancer or solar keratosis (otherwise
to six treatments will be required on a monthly basis. As
referred to as the sunspot) is treated with cryotherapy
it is an accumulative treatment the results will be greater
or topical cream such as prescription Efudix to ensure
it does not become a SCC.
if the full three treatments are taken.
Detection of Skin Cancer
The effects of rejuvenation on the skin will continue for
With no formal screening program in Australia, it
up to 12 months after one treatment reducing the need
is important to have a thorough skin examination
with your GP on a regular basis. Doctor Donna at
for repeat appointments.
Bartchall Medical specialises in skin cancer checks
and management and the staff at the clinic send out
Bartchall Medical is one of the few practices that has a
timely reminders to have your skin cancer check done
regularly, so you never have to worry about forgetting!
doctor registered to complete the Vampire Facelift.
Contact Bartchall Medical on Ph: 38865400
Make your appointment for a Skin Cancer Check
for further information.
at Bartchall Medical today!