Skin Cancer Archives - Victor Gutierrez MD

Calle Erasmos Castellanos No.1874-202,
Plaza Financiera, Zona Rio Tijuana

BCC

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It rarely metastasizes or kills, but it is still considered malignant because it can cause significant destruction and disfigurement by invading surrounding tissues. Statistically, approximately 3 out of 10 Caucasians develop a basal cell cancer within their lifetime. In 80 percent of all cases, … Continue reading

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Melanoma

Melanoma (pronounced /ˌmɛləˈnoʊmə/ is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Such cells are found predominantly in skin, but are also found in the bowel and the eye (see uveal melanoma). Melanoma is one of the less common types of skin cancer, but causes the majority (75%) of skin cancer related deaths. Melanocytes are normally present in … Continue reading

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SCC

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of cancer of the carcinoma type that may occur in many different organs, including the skin, lips, mouth, esophagus, urinary bladder, prostate, lungs, vagina, and cervix. It is a malignant tumor of squamous epithelium (epithelium that shows squamous cell differentiation). Despite the common name, these are unique cancers … Continue reading

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Skin Cancer Local

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Skin Cancer Surgery

Hearing a diagnosis of “cancer” is very difficult to accept. Understanding that treating your skin cancer may result in scars or disfigurement can also be troubling. Your plastic surgeon understands your concerns and will guide you through treatment and explain the resulting effect on your health and appearance.Quick facts about skin cancer treatment:Treatment of skin … Continue reading

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Skin Cancer Treatments

Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin.The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, but the two main layers are … Continue reading

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Meet Dr. Gutierrez

Dr. Victor Gutierrez is a Board Certified Member of the Mexican Board of Plastic surgery, beginning his Medical Degree at University Autonoma of Baja California in Tijuana Mexico for 6 years. He did his residency at Hadassah Ein Karem University Hospital Jerusalem completing a six years of specialty were he achieved his degree as general surgeon within one year in a half, then after receiving his mayor degree in Aesthetic and reconstructive plastic Surgery, in addition mastering a degree in Hand and Microscopic Surgery.

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