Martin J. Milne, M.D.
Plastic Surgery
Clearwater, FL
727-669-6411
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  • PATIENT INFO
    • About Facial Plastic Surgery
    • Initial Consultation
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  • FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
    • Facelift
      • Minilift
      • Neck Lift / Platysmaplasty
    • Nasal Surgery / Rhinoplasty
      • Septoplasty/ Turbinoplasty
    • BOTOX Cosmetic
    • Cosmetic Facial Fillers
      • Restylane & Perlane
      • Radiesse
      • Juvederm
      • Fat Transfer/ Liposculpture
    • Brow Lift & Forehead Lift
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Chin Implants/ Genioplasty
    • Neck Liposuction
    • Fat Transfer for Wrinkles
    • Otoplasty (Ear Tuck)
    • Ear Lobe Repair
    • Lip Augmentation
    • Latisse
    • Male Cosmetic Surgery
  • HAIR RESTORATION
    • Hair Restoration Options
    • Follicular Unit Transplants
    • Medical Hair Restoration
    • Female Hair Restoration
    • Scalp Reduction/ Flaps
    • Male Cosmetic Surgery
  • FACIAL TRAUMA & RECONSTRUCTION
    • Facial Trauma
      • Facial Scar Treatment
      • Nasal Fracture
      • Zygomatic Fracture/Cheek
      • Orbital Fracture / Eye Socket
      • Mandibular Fracture
      • Frontal Fracture/Forehead
    • Corrective Jaw Surgery
    • Reconstructive Facial Surgery
    • Cleft Lip & Palate
    • Sleep Apnea
      • Sleep Apnea Surgery
      • Pillar Procedure
  • SKIN CANCER
    • Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Cancerous Skin Lesions
      • Basal Cell Carcinoma
      • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
      • Dysplastic Nevus
      • Malignant Melanoma
    • Benign Skin Lesions
      • Moles (Nevi)
      • Actinic Keratosis
      • Seborrheic Keratosis
  • SKIN TREATMENTS
    • Microdermabrasion
    • Age Spot Removal-IPL Photofacial
    • Laser Hair Removal
    • Chemical Peels
    • Fractional Laser Resurfacing
    • Skin Care Products

SKIN CANCER

  • Skin Cancer Surgery
  • Cancerous Skin Lesions
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Dysplastic Nevus
    • Malignant Melanoma
  • Benign Skin Lesions
    • Moles (Nevi)
    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Seborrheic Keratosis

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of cancer, with about one million new cases estimated in the U.S. each year. Not only is it the most common skin cancer, but it is the most common of all types of cancer.  One in four Americans are likely to develop a basal cell carcinoma.

Basal cells line the deepest layer of epidermis. The growths are malignant tumors that arise in this layer of skin.  BCCs occur most frequently on sun-exposed regions of the body.  Although this skin cancer rarely spreads to other organs of the body (i.e., metastasizes), it can cause destruction of surrounding tissue.  However, 5-10% of BCCs can be resistant to treatment or be locally aggressive, which damages the skin around them and sometimes invades bone and cartilage beneath. When not treated quickly, they can be difficult to eliminate. Thus early detection and treatment are needed.

Most Basal cell carcinomas are caused by chronic sun exposure, especially in people with fair skin, light hair and blue, green or grey eyes.  In a few instances, there are other contributing factors such as burns, exposure to radiation, arsenical intoxication and stasis dermatitis of the legs.

Basal cell carcinoma may have several different appearances on your skin.  Some warning signs that may indicate basal cell carcinoma are an open sore, a reddish patch, a growth with an elevated border and a central indentation, a bump or nodule and a scar-like area.

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