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Skin Cancer Treatment Options

A skin cancer diagnosis presents many concerns, from overall health to how one’s appearance may be affected. Prompt and comprehensive treatment and removal is typically necessary. Dr. Wheeler is a double board certified cosmetic surgeon who also has years of experience working with patients who are in need of skin cancer removal reconstruction or scar revision from a previously removed lesion. He is proud to be an Annapolis area referral physician for skin cancer reconstructions, including Mohs Surgery for the removal of certain types of skin cancers. In cases where skin cancer has been diagnosed on the face, patients are immediately concerned about the cosmetic effects that removal may present. Dr. Wheeler works with each patient to achieve the best possible result, creating an individualized treatment plan that addresses both health and cosmetic concerns. As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Wheeler understands the delicate structures and tissues of the face…

Early detection and protection: the keys to curing skin cancer.

Stay sun-safe this season to keep your skin healthy! From the desk of Dr.Wheeler: Skin cancer is one of the most common yet one of the most curable types of cancer. Typically, skin cancer occurs on sun exposed areas such as the face, neck, arms and hands. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer followed by squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Each of these can present in different ways. Is it skin cancer? If you have a suspicious mole or skin lesion on your face or neck, call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wheeler. He may perform a biopsy if there is concern for cancer. If the lesion needs to be removed, you can trust that Dr. Wheeler l will remove and repair the area with the utmost care and expertise to ensure the least amount of scarring. Having Mohs surgery? Did you know that Dr. Wheeler can…