Surgical Excision

What is Surgical Excision?

Surgical excision is a treatment for melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. Physicians cut out the unhealthy skin, leaving the healthy skin still intact. The difference between a biopsy and a Surgical Excision is the size of the margin. A LUX dermatologist will determine if a surgical excision is the best treatment for you.

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