A Surgery-Free Option for Treating Common Skin Cancers

Daniel Shrager, MD, FAAD

Expert Contributor | PURE by Alpha Dermatology, LLC

Doylestown Living Jan 2026

Ready for a precise, noninvasive alternative to surgery? At Alpha Dermatology of Pennsylvania, our board-certified team offers electronic brachytherapy (brachytherapy) — a highly targeted therapy that delivers low-energy X-rays directly to the lesion to eradicate cancer while preserving the surrounding healthy skin. It’s precise, comfortable and designed around you.

How It Works

Brachytherapy uses a compact surface applicator placed directly on the skin to focus treatment exactly where it’s needed.

What you can expect from treatment sessions:

Brief visits, typically just minutes
Performed in our office with no incisions, anesthesia or recovery time
Most patients return to their day immediately afterward

Why Patients Choose Brachytherapy

Many nonmelanoma skin cancers — including basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma — occur on cosmetically sensitive areas like the nose, ears and eyelids. Because brachytherapy treats with shallow, tissue-sparing photons, it can be an excellent option when you want to avoid stitches and reduce the risk of scarring while still pursuing a curative-intent treatment plan.

Benefits include:

Tissue preservation on highly visible areas
No cutting or sutures
Minimal cosmetic impact
FDA-approved outpatient modality
Outcomes comparable to surgery in appropriately selected cases

Your Alpha Dermatology provider will help you determine whether it’s the right fit for you.

Proven Results You Can Trust

Peer-reviewed research continues to show strong local control and excellent cosmetic outcomes with electronic brachytherapy for nonmelanoma skin cancer. Our team has contributed to that research, including co-authoring a 2024 multi-center observational study on an electronic brachytherapy system, underscoring our commitment to safe, effective and patient-centered care.

Experience Matters

Alpha Dermatology has been at the forefront of brachytherapy for more than a decade, successfully treating thousands of skin cancers in our New Hope and Sellersville offices. We utilize leading technologies to tailor treatment to your lesion’s size, depth and location, all under the direction of Daniel I. Shrager MD FAAD.

Expect:

Attentive guidance
Meticulous planning
A streamlined experience from consultation through completion

What to Expect as a Patient

After a targeted evaluation, you’ll receive a personalized plan outlining the number of short office sessions recommended for your case. Most people describe the procedure as painless, and because there’s no cutting or suturing, downtime is minimal.

Our team will:

Track your progress closely
Coordinate any skincare you may need during healing

Why Alpha Dermatology

We’re proud to remain an independent practice focused on patient-first decisions, not corporate quotas. Your care plan is chosen for one reason: it’s what’s best for you. When you combine that philosophy with advanced technology and board-certified expertise, you get outstanding treatment and an exceptional experience.

Take the Next Step

If you’ve been diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma or would like a second opinion, schedule a consultation at either of our locations or visit us at www.alphaderm.com.

Sellersville Office
670 Lawn Avenue, Suite 1A
215-257-0196

New Hope Office
408 Lower York Road, Suite A
215-862-6000

Let’s design a treatment plan that treats the cancer and respects your life and your skin.