Skin cancer is a form of cancer that often appears in the most visible parts of your body, such as your face or your scalp. When you get that diagnosis about your health, you just want to get rid of that cancer as soon as possible. The main thing you need to remember is that skin cancer is treatable. The earlier you catch it, the better. However, you have options no matter what stage or type of cancer you have. Our doctor can help you find answers when it comes to skin cancer treatment and reconstruction.

Of course, the details of each treatment vary depending on multiple factors. For example, if your skin cancer is contained in one area, it is small, and it hasn’t penetrated beneath the surface, you may simply need to have it excised through a simple procedure. Once the cancerous spot is removed, you will need to continue to keep a close watch on your skin for any reappearances. With that being said, you can then consider reconstruction in order to minimize the effects of the skin cancer treatment on your skin.

For example, depending on the situation, you may need Mohs if your skin cancer is more advanced or has come back. In this procedure, a section of your skin will be removed, tested for cancerous cells, and the procedure will continue layer by layer until no skin cancer is detected. Oftentimes, reconstructive surgery is necessary after this skin cancer treatment.  

Don’t let your skin cancer diagnosis cause panic or discourage you. Make an appointment at the office of Chase Lay, MD to find out what you can do after your skin cancer treatment. Contact us today to book an initial consultation at our office in San Jose.