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Skin Cancer
Island Plastic Surgery offers Skin Cancer Surgery to patients from Mineola, West Islip, Long Island and nearby areas.
Some people are born with a significant skin lesion, birth mark, mole or hemangioma, but typically these and other blemishes develop slowly over time. Most are harmless. However, over the years irritated skin and moles can turn into cancer. As skin cancer becomes more common, the professionals at Island Plastic Surgery in New York are helping patients deal with the effects. At our locations in Mineola and West Islip, we work with men and women throughout our Long Island community, including residents of New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY, and Greenwich, CT.
How Can I Prevent Skin Cancer?
Our advice to the men and women who come into our Mineola and West Islip offices is to avoid excessive sun exposure and other forms of radiation. You can also reduce the risk of skin cancer by avoiding smoking and chewing tobacco. However, during our many years of working with Long Island-area residents, we have found that even people who avoid the sun and have never smoked can still have problems. You should be especially careful if you have a family history of skin cancer or if you have moles that have changed in size or appearance.
The most significant thing to remember about skin cancers is that they are almost always curable when detected early. Therefore, it is important to have skin cancer screens regularly.
What are the Signs of Skin Cancer?
For many patients at Island Plastic Surgery in Mineola and West Islip, skin cancer begins in a blemish or mole that alters in size, shape, color or thickness. Although these changes do not necessarily mean you have cancer, they can be good indications. Symptoms of itching, burning and especially bleeding can also signal a problem.
The professionals at Island Plastic Surgery in Mineola and West Islip are proud to work with skin cancer patients throughout the Long Island region, including individuals from New Rochelle, Yonkers and Hempstead, NY, and Greenwich, CT. We are committed to providing the best care with the best results. To learn more about skin cancer and your options, please book a consultation with us today.
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| At Island Plastic Surgery, Dr. Pamela Gallagher offers plastic and reconstructive surgery to patients across Long Island including: Mineola, West Islip, Long Island, New Rochelle, NY. Contact Island Plastic Surgery today to schedule your Consultation!
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