Skin cancer on the face, head, and neck deserves careful planning. These are visible and functionally important areas, so treatment should consider cancer removal, healing, appearance, and the way structures like the nose, eyelids, ears, lips, and scalp work.
Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Specialist provides skin cancer care and reconstructive surgery resources for patients in Canton, Jasper, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and surrounding communities.
Skin Cancer Resources
When to Schedule an Evaluation
A skin lesion should be evaluated when it is new, changing, bleeding, crusting, painful, growing, or not healing. A changing mole, an irritated patch, or a spot that keeps reopening should not be ignored.
If you already have a biopsy result or a recommendation for removal, bring that information to your visit so your provider can review the diagnosis, location, and treatment plan.
Face, Head, and Neck Skin Cancer Care
Skin cancers in visible or delicate areas may require a more thoughtful approach than simple removal. Treatment planning can involve:
- Confirming or reviewing the diagnosis
- Discussing excision or coordination with Mohs surgery
- Planning reconstruction after removal
- Protecting function around the nose, ear, lips, eyelids, scalp, or neck
- Explaining follow-up and wound care expectations
Reconstructive Surgery After Skin Cancer Removal
Reconstruction may be needed after cancer is removed from the face, head, or neck. The goal is to close the area in a way that supports healing, preserves function, and considers appearance.
Reconstruction plans vary based on the size, depth, and location of the defect, as well as medical history and healing factors. Your provider will explain the recommended approach and what recovery should look like.
Prevention and Follow-Up
Skin cancer prevention includes sun protection, avoiding tanning beds, monitoring for new or changing lesions, and keeping recommended dermatology or physician follow-up. Patients with a history of skin cancer should be especially consistent about skin checks.
Request an appointment if you have a skin lesion or reconstruction concern that needs evaluation.