Facial Skin Cancer Management
Your facial skin cancer management specialists will see you now.
Facial skin cancer management addresses lesions affecting the skin and underlying tissues of the face. These may include common non-melanoma skin cancers and other lesions requiring specialist surgical management. Management focuses on careful assessment, appropriate excision, and reconstruction where required, with attention to function, appearance, and long-term tissue health.
Performed by
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS)
Consultations Available at
Appointment type
Costs
Consultation fee:
$195
Procedure:
VF
Grafting fee (if needed)
VF
Hospital fee:
VF
VF – Variable Fees; exact costs are given after clinical assessment. Prices are indicative only; final fees will be confirmed after your consultation.
facial skin cancer management
Problems associated with facial skin cancer.
Facial skin cancer can affect the skin and underlying tissues of the face, often in areas critical to function and appearance. Lesions may enlarge, ulcerate, or invade surrounding structures, disrupting normal anatomy and causing local tissue damage.
Without appropriate management, facial skin cancer can progress over time. Progression may lead to pain, bleeding, infection, functional impairment, or the need for more extensive surgical excision and reconstruction.
Common Symptoms & Concerns
When it may be time for facial skin cancer management.
Persistent skin lesions
Skin lesions on the face that do not heal, continue to grow, or repeatedly break down.
Unexplained lumps or thickened areas
New or changing lumps, nodules, or areas of thickened skin without a clear cause.
Bleeding or ulceration
Facial skin lesions that bleed easily, crust, or form open sores.
Changes in skin appearance
Alterations in colour, texture, or borders of facial skin lesions over time.
Pain, tenderness, or irritation
Ongoing discomfort, sensitivity, or irritation around a facial skin lesion.
Changes in nearby structures
Altered movement, sensation, or function of nearby facial tissues as lesions progress.
What to expect during specialist treatment.
Step 1
Consultation
Your surgeon will assess your symptoms, imaging and examine your lesion and potential sites of spread.
Step 2
Imaging or Biopsy
Sometimes further specialised imaging, or a biopsy is required for diagnosis.
Step 3
Surgery
Surgery required is variable and depends on the type of condition being treated.
Why management MAY HELP
Facial skin cancer management may help address both disease control and the preservation of function and appearance following treatment. For some patients, management can assist with complete removal of affected tissue and appropriate reconstruction where required, particularly where lesions involve sensitive or high-risk facial areas. In some cases, facial skin cancer management may:
- Support removal of cancerous tissue with appropriate margins
- Preserve facial function, including movement, sensation, and expression
- Assist healing and reconstruction of skin and underlying structures
- Reduce risk of recurrence or progression (with monitoring)
- Maintain structural balance and stability of the affected facial area
Frequently asked questions
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