Skin Cancer Treatments in Kerrville TX

Precision Dermatology offers comprehensive, advanced treatments for all forms of skin cancer—including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and precancerous lesions like actinic keratosis. Our board-certified dermatologist in Kerrville, TX provides individualized treatment plans using the most effective surgical and non-surgical options available, ensuring the best outcomes with the least impact to healthy skin.

Personalized Treatment for Every Diagnosis

Every skin cancer is unique. Your dermatologist will evaluate:

• • The type of skin cancer

  • The size, depth, and location of the lesion

  • Your health history

  • Cosmetic considerations

  • Risk of recurrence

This allows us to choose the safest, most effective treatment option tailored to your needs.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

The Most Precise Treatment for Skin Cancer
Mohs surgery is considered the gold standard for removing certain basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, especially those on the face, ears, neck, and other cosmetically sensitive or high-risk areas.

Benefits:

• • Up to 99% cure rate

  • Tissue-sparing (removes as little healthy skin as possible)

  • Immediate evaluation of tissue margins

  • Minimizes scarring

  • Ideal for recurrent or aggressive tumors

Excisional Surgery

Excisional surgery involves removing the cancerous lesion along with a safety margin of surrounding normal skin. This method is commonly used for:

• • Larger basal cell carcinomas

  • Squamous cell carcinomas

  • Early-stage melanomas

  • Certain melanoma in situ lesions

This technique offers excellent cure rates and is performed in-office with local anesthesia

Curettage and Electrodessication

A minimally invasive technique for superficial skin cancers, including some early basal and squamous cell carcinomas.
The dermatologist gently scrapes away the cancerous tissue and cauterizes the base to prevent regrowth.

Advantages:

• • Quick procedure

  • Minimal scarring

  • Effective for smaller, shallow tumors

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy abnormal cells.
This treatment is commonly recommended for:

• • Actinic keratoses

  • Very small or superficial skin cancers

It is fast, effective, and often requires little to no downtime.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

Photodynamic therapy uses a light-activated medication to target and destroy precancerous cells.
It is most often used for:

• • Actinic keratoses

  • Superficial carcinomas

Benefits:

• • Minimal discomfort

  • No cutting or sutures

  • Effective for treating larger or multiple areas at once

Prevention and Long-Term Monitoring

After skin cancer treatment, ongoing monitoring is essential:

• • Full-body skin exams every 3–12 months

  • Sun protection using broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily

  • Avoiding tanning beds

  • Wearing protective clothing outdoors

  • Monitoring for new or changing lesions

Early detection is the best protection for long-term skin health.

Schedule a Skin Cancer Consultation

If you’ve been diagnosed with a skin cancer or notice a suspicious spot, we’re here to help.
Call (830) 890-5181 for a skin cancer evaluation at Precision Dermatology.