Basal Cell Carcinoma
The most common skin cancer, treated for cure and for appearance.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common human cancer. It grows slowly and almost never spreads, but it is locally destructive — left alone on the nose, ear or eyelid it will invade cartilage and deeper structures.
- Local
- Anaesthesia
- 45–75 min
- Duration
- >95%
- Cure rate
- 7–10 days
- Sutures out
- Surgical excision with margins
- Local flap & graft reconstruction
- Curettage & cautery for superficial disease
- Topical & photodynamic therapy
Diagnosed first, treated second.
Because it favours the central face, treatment must balance cure with cosmetic outcome. Subtype matters: nodular tumours behave differently from infiltrative or morphoeic ones, which need wider margins.
- 01Surgical excision with margins
- 02Local flap & graft reconstruction
- 03Curettage & cautery for superficial disease
- 04Topical & photodynamic therapy
- 05Recurrence surveillance
- A pearly nodule with visible vessels
- A sore that scabs and returns
- A slowly enlarging patch on the face
- Previous basal cell carcinoma
- Long-term outdoor sun exposure
How the treatment works
A sequence, not a single appointment — each step informs the next.
- 01
Subtype assessment
Dermatoscopy and biopsy establish subtype, which determines the margin required.
- 02
Margin planning
Excision is mapped against anatomy — eyelid, nasal ala and ear are planned conservatively.
- 03
Excision & repair
Removal with immediate reconstruction chosen for the defect and site.
- 04
Confirmation
Histology confirms clearance; recurrence risk guides follow-up frequency.
Results measured, not promised.
What to expect
- 01Cure rates above 95 percent with excision
- 02Local destruction of tissue prevented
- 03Excellent cosmetic reconstruction
- 04Single-visit surgery under local anaesthesia
- 05Non-surgical options where appropriate
Begin with a diagnosis,
not a guess.
Share a few details and the clinic will reply with available consultation times for basal cell carcinoma — one-to-one with Dr. Arely.
- Response
- Within 24 hours
- Consultation
- One-to-one, 45 min
- Assessment
- Trichoscopy included
- Location
- Dr. Arely Clinic
Frequently asked
Metastasis is extremely rare, but untreated tumours invade and destroy local tissue.
Superficial tumours can sometimes be treated topically; most benefit from excision.
Sutures come out within ten days, with the scar maturing over several months.
Recurrence is uncommon after clear margins, though new tumours can appear elsewhere.