Concerned about a persistent spot or a recent basal cell carcinoma diagnosis? Get a careful evaluation and a treatment plan based on the cancer’s location, type, and risk features.
An examination and biopsy guide care.
A plan based on location and risk features.
Guidance for your procedure and healing.
A follow-up plan for your skin cancer history.
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. It usually grows slowly and rarely spreads, but untreated cancer can grow deeper and damage nearby tissue. A skin biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
At Aesthetix Dermatology, we help you understand the findings and the next step. Treatment is selected for your individual cancer, with attention to complete removal, healing, and follow-up skin checks.
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A new, slow-growing bump may look shiny, skin-colored, pink, brown, or darker. Tiny visible blood vessels may appear on its surface.
Basal cell carcinoma can look different across skin tones. A persistent bump deserves an examination, even when it does not hurt.
Some basal cell cancers appear as a scaly patch or an area that resembles a scar. They may be mistaken for an irritated spot or rash.
A spot that remains, grows, or repeatedly changes should be evaluated. Appearance alone cannot confirm or rule out skin cancer.
A spot may bleed, crust, or seem to heal before opening again. Repeated bleeding or a sore that does not heal is a reason to seek care.
Your dermatologist may recommend a biopsy. If a biopsy has already confirmed cancer, bring the report so treatment can be planned.
Select an option to see what you may discuss with your dermatologist.
Mohs surgery removes thin layers and checks the tissue edges under a microscope during the procedure.
Discuss Your CareYour biopsy findings and the tumor’s location help determine whether Mohs is appropriate.
Standard excision removes the cancer with a margin of surrounding skin. The tissue is sent to a laboratory for examination.
Discuss Your CareWe explain the planned procedure, wound closure, possible scarring, and follow-up.
Other treatments may be considered for certain small, superficial cancers or when surgery is unsuitable.
Discuss Your CareThese options are not interchangeable. Your dermatologist explains suitability and coordinates additional care when needed.
Your care is individualized. Suitability and availability are discussed at your visit; some treatments may require coordinated specialist care.
We examine the area, review your medical history, and discuss a biopsy if needed. Bring any outside biopsy report and information identifying the biopsy site.
We explain the cancer’s type and risk features, why a treatment is recommended, and what the procedure and healing may involve.
You receive wound-care guidance and a follow-up plan. Regular skin examinations and sun protection help with ongoing care.
It is highly treatable when found early and treated appropriately. It rarely spreads, but it can grow into nearby tissue and become harder to treat if left alone. A confirmed diagnosis needs a treatment discussion even if the spot seems small.
No. Mohs may be recommended for certain locations, recurrent cancers, or higher-risk features. Standard excision and selected other treatments may be appropriate in other situations. Your dermatologist explains why the recommended approach fits your biopsy findings.
The visible surface may be gone while cancer cells remain beneath or around the biopsy site. A biopsy does not always remove the entire cancer. Keep the recommended treatment appointment and bring the pathology report if it was performed elsewhere.
Sometimes, for carefully selected superficial or low-risk cancers, or when surgery is not suitable. Creams and other local treatments are not appropriate for every basal cell cancer. The diagnosis, depth, location, and likelihood of recurrence guide that decision.
A scar is expected after surgery, and other treatments can also change the skin’s appearance. The wound size, location, repair method, and your healing affect the result. We discuss repair and aftercare before treatment; the final appearance takes time to develop.
Yes. A history of basal cell carcinoma increases the risk of another skin cancer. Your dermatologist recommends a follow-up schedule based on your history. Tell the office about a new growth or a change at the treated site between visits.
A confirmed diagnosis can bring questions about treatment and healing. Book a visit to review your biopsy, understand the recommended approach, and plan follow-up with Aesthetix Dermatology.
Educational examples from the sources below; not Aesthetix patient results. Appearance varies and photos cannot establish a diagnosis.
Related care: Skin checks · BCC · SCC · Mohs surgery
