Eyelid & Facial Skin Cancer

Abnormal skin growths around the eye are a common occurrence. While many bumps are not harmful (benign), they can also be cancerous (malignant) and need to be removed by someone with proper training. It is always better to have these lesions evaluated sooner rather than later if you have a suspicious growth.

Types of Skin Cancer Commonly Treated

• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Melanoma
• Sebaceous Carcinoma

The goal with any skin cancer is to remove it. Different treatment options are available depending on the size and location. Around the eyelid, the goal is to preserve the facial appearance while still allowing the eyelid to move and provide facial expressions. Due to the complex anatomy of the face, is it important to see a surgeon who has gone through extensive training to make sure you get the best possible result.

Dr. Neel Kumar completed years of training in order to specialize in treating cancers on the face. We will work with you to develop a care plan based on your individual case and needs.

Meet Dr. Kumar

Neel Kumar, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon and aesthetic specialist at Triad Eye Institute in Tulsa, OK.

Dr. Kumar completed his fellowship training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, and lacrimal system at the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL and the Duke Eye Hospital in Durham, NC.

He performs a variety of oculoplastic and reconstructive procedures, including ptosis repair, upper and lower blepharoplasty, cancer reconstruction, tear duct surgery, cosmetic injections and more.