Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratoses are rough, scaly patches caused by years of sun — precancerous lesions, not yet cancer. Not every AK progresses, but some become squamous cell carcinoma, which is why persistent lesions deserve treatment.
Small, early lesions are often handled with cryotherapy in the office. Thicker or stubborn lesions may warrant removal, and high-risk lesions in sensitive locations can be treated with margin control.
(972) 378-0620
When to come in
- Rough, scaly patches on sun-exposed skin that keep coming back
- A lesion that itches, bleeds, or has not resolved with creams
- A history of skin cancer with new sun-damage spots
How we treat it
Cryotherapy
Freezing of small, early lesions in the office.
Excision or Mohs for high-risk lesions
Thicker, persistent, or sensitively-located lesions may warrant surgical removal.
Your surgeon will walk you through what to expect — including preparation and aftercare — before anything is scheduled.
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Fractional CO2 laser and full thickness chemical peels — for photo aging, actinic damage and pre-cancers, and facial rejuvenation.
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Talk to us about this procedure
Call the office and we will find a time that works.
(972) 378-06206100 Windhaven Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 · Mon-Thurs: 7:30-4 | Fri: 10-2