Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States each year. Anyone who has previously had a skin cancer or anyone with a precancerous lesion should be monitored very closely for future skin cancers. Dermatologists and primary care physicians perform most routine monitoring. These physicians can treat many small skin cancers as well.

At the Waldorf Center, we frequently help with the removal and/or reconstruction after the removal of a skin malignancy. This is particularly true when the location of the tumor is in an aesthetically sensitive area such as the face.

Many skin cancers on the face are excised by a dermatologist through a technique called Moh's surgery. This is a technique that allows the tumor to be completely removed while taking the least amount of unaffected surrounding skin and soft tissue. Once the tumor has been removed, we can then reconstruct that area. This team approach, with the dermatologist and plastic surgeon, optimizes the ultimate outcome from both a cancer and aesthetic perspective.

We are always happy to evaluate a worrisome skin lesion. Then, as appropriate, we can monitor, biopsy, or remove and repair the area of concern.