I had throat cancer in 2015. I ended successful treatment with chemo & radiation in 09-15. After my skin aged me 5-10 years. I also have a history of skin cancer. My lower face is my main concern with wrinkles and sagging but also my thigh skin has sagged. With my history what treatments am I a candidate for?
October 22, 2017
Answer: I would recommend a chemical peel for the face. It is important to assess the precise field treated with the radiation. Radiation can and does affect the microcirculation and this has a bearing on how skin heals. However, it is likely that your radiation fields spared your facial skin. There is not substitute for a personal consultation. I would take free consultations with a grain of salt. Many of them are not worth your time. You have a complicated medical history and unless the doctor actually takes the time to go through your medical history, the consultation is not worthwhile.
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October 22, 2017
Answer: I would recommend a chemical peel for the face. It is important to assess the precise field treated with the radiation. Radiation can and does affect the microcirculation and this has a bearing on how skin heals. However, it is likely that your radiation fields spared your facial skin. There is not substitute for a personal consultation. I would take free consultations with a grain of salt. Many of them are not worth your time. You have a complicated medical history and unless the doctor actually takes the time to go through your medical history, the consultation is not worthwhile.
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October 21, 2017
Answer: Post-Cancer lift Congratulations on finishing your cancer treatments. I hope that you are now in good health. You may have obstacles ahead of you in restoring your skin to pre-treament appearance. I see that you are in California. Your oncologist will be familiar with your situation and have preliminary advice for you based upon successful treatments that his/her past patients have received. Start there.
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October 21, 2017
Answer: Post-Cancer lift Congratulations on finishing your cancer treatments. I hope that you are now in good health. You may have obstacles ahead of you in restoring your skin to pre-treament appearance. I see that you are in California. Your oncologist will be familiar with your situation and have preliminary advice for you based upon successful treatments that his/her past patients have received. Start there.
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