A Sensitive Approach to Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer - Superficial Radiation Therapy
Explore a Non-Surgical Option to MOHS
The SRT-100™ is good news for the nearly 3.5 million Americans who are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer each year. More than half of these newly diagnosed patients are over 60 and often have a higher risk for surgical complications due to diabetes, heart disease and other medical conditions.
While Mohs surgery has been the traditional choice for basal cell carcinoma treatment and squamous cell carcinoma treatment, it has several serious drawbacks. The excision of cancerous tissue along with healthy surrounding tissue leads to a painful and lengthy healing process that increases the risk for infection. Patients who undergo Mohs are also left with significant scarring.
Since nearly 80 percent of skin cancer occurs on visible areas of the face, head and neck, reconstructive plastic surgery is often required. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that 87 percent of plastic surgeons in the U.S. perform cosmetic surgery on people who have had Mohs. In fact, reconstructive surgery following Mohs is the second most common procedure performed by plastic surgeons.
What is Non-Surgical Skin Cancer Treatment?
Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center now offers a painless, safe and highly effective non-surgical option for skin cancer treatment and keloid removal in Carmel and Zionsville— Superficial Radiation Therapy using Sensus Healthcare’s SRT-100 Vision.
There are four million new cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma diagnosed in the United States each year. Skin cancer treatment options typically involve invasive incisions that damage healthy tissue and result in painful healing; a lengthy recovery and unsightly scarring that take an emotional toll on patients. Skin cancer treatment in Carmel and Zionsville with the SRT-100 Vision is changing all that.
This new non-surgical skin cancer treatment with the SRT-100 Vision delivers a precise, calibrated dose of Superficial Radiation Therapy that only goes skin deep. This low-dose of radiation safely destroys non-melanoma skin cancer cells without damaging healthy surrounding tissue. There is no cutting or stitching, less risk for infection, and no need for reconstructive plastic surgery to repair surgical scars.
Not only this, but the SRT-100 Vision allows physicians at Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center to see and treat the affected areas. For patients who want the ultimate in advanced superficial radiation technology, the SRT-100 Vision is built with the same features as the SRT-100, but also offers high-frequency ultrasound for imaging. This allows our physicians to view the areas being treated and assess them more thoroughly so treatment can be targeted more precisely. Patients with skin cancer aren’t the only ones who can benefit from skin cancer treatment in Carmel and Zionsville with the SRT-100 Vision. Superficial Radiation Therapy is also an effective treatment for keloid removal.
When the skin is wounded — whether through surgery or injury — fibrous tissue called scar tissue forms over the wound. In some cases, excessive scar tissue grows, forming a smooth, hard growth over the incision or injury. This growth is called a keloid and is often much larger than the original wound.
Keloids are chronic, non-malignant tumors that often form following surgery, but may also be triggered by other skin traumas, such as acne and chickenpox, ear piercing, burns and other skin injuries. These unsightly, embarrassing and sometimes painful scars affect nearly 18 million people in the U.S.
The SRT-100 Vision safely destroys the cells that form keloids, keeping the skin smooth as the incision heals. Patients may require a series of treatments, depending on the size of the keloid scar.
Performed right in the Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center office, Superficial Radiation Therapy with the SRT-100 Vision delivers optimum results to treat skin cancer and remove keloid scars without the negative side effects of invasive treatments. This treatment is ideal for patients who have existing medical conditions that may make surgery a serious health risk.
What are the advantages to non-surgical treatment with the SRT-100 Vision?
- No Cutting
- No Pain
- No Downtime
- No Scarring
What Is The Cost Of Non-Surgical Skin Cancer Treatment in Zionsville and Carmel?
The price of non-surgical skin cancer treatment varies for each person depending on the extent of treatment necessary. Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center of Zionsville and Carmel accepts CareCredit® financing options that work with every budget! Please speak to our concierge team for more information.
How Do I Get Started?
Dr. Sally A. Booth and her staff will be happy to discuss the details with you. Please feel free to call for a private consultation at one of our offices in Carmel or Zionsville. Dr. Booth and her staff at Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center provide personalized care to residents of Zionsville and Carmel with state-of-the-art technology for optimal health, aesthetics, and patient satisfaction. To receive more information or schedule a consultation, call (317) 848-2427 to speak with our friendly staff.