Skin Cancers occur all over the body. Skin Cancer is more likely to occur in sun exposed areas, such as the face and hands, but can occur anywhere. From the toes, to the groin, to the scalp.
If you are diagnosed with skin cancer Dr. Jacobsen is certified and will help you remove it completely, within the comfort of their Biltmore Office
If you believe you have a suspicious area on your skin you should consult your family doctor, dermatologist or see Dr. Jacobsen as soon as possible. Dr. Jacobsen can help with making the proper diagnosis and sort out any abnormal pattering.
Once you are diagnosed with skin cancer you should be treated as soon as possible. Surgical removal is often the best and quickest solution.
At the office Dr. Jacobsen surgically removes and closes smaller areas. Leaving the fine, and delicate repair of larger, more complicated areas to be done under anesthesia in the operating room. For mild skin cancers dermatology and family doctors will sometimes use freezing, shaving techniques or some chemical treatments for the area. Which may also be available to you at one of their locations.
Patients often ask if Dr. Jacobsen does Mohs surgery. At our office we perform what we call Slow Mohs Surgery. Most dermatologists are trained in Mohs surgery, but are not expertly trained in Plastic Surgery. Which is sometimes needed to reconstruct on an area, especially on delicate areas of the face. In a Mohs surgeon’s office, they will remove some tissue, examine the tissue under a microscope, then possibly continue removing some additional tissue until all the cancer is gone while you wait in the office. Very effectively removing all the cancer present. Often leaving a wound that requires reconstruction, which is later referred to and handled by Dr. Jacobsen, a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Dr. Jacobsen performs the Slow Mohs Surgery technique by removing the skin cancer, removing some of the surrounding area to make sure that the section is completely excised. Once the section is removed the sample is then sent to a laboratory for pathologic review. We usually receive the pathology results the next day to determine whether it is completely excised, within “clear margins” or not. The procedure usually takes less than 15 minutes to perform and close, returning home with no wound. Occasionally we are surprised when the pathology report from the laboratory reveals there are positive margins on the sample. In the case there are positive margins we will ask you to return to us for further excision. We understand that this often is disappointing to patients, and disappointing to us as well, but it should not be disappointing. Coming to our office on 2 separate occasions may be less time than it would be to remain in a Mohs surgery office for the entire morning or afternoon.
To Dr. Jacobsen when it comes to your care, the most important aspects are successfully removing all margins of skin cancer safely while also preserving the appearances to the critical structures of your face and body. Whether you plan to do it with a Mohs surgeon or for the first time with Dr. Jacobsen, himself. He will always remove your skin cancer safely, in its entirety. Leaving you with a finely done construction.
Skin Cancer Treatments Key Points
- With most skin cancers, like basal cell cancers and squamous cell cancers this surgical removal is the cure!
- Once the skin cancer is removed the wound must be closed as perfectly as possible to minimize your scar and maximize your function! We can do this for you.
- Dr. Jacobson has removed thousands of skin cancers for patients over the years from head to toe.
- Dr. Jacobsen can help you with your skin cancer removal and a finely done repair of your skin.
- Most removals can be done in the office with local anesthesia. Much larger skin cancers can require a short outpatient anesthesia.
- Some skin cancers after removal require just fine suturing techniques, some require flaps or grafts or both!
Call us or email us with you skin cancer question and we will be happy to help you right away!
Developing skin cancer in Phoenix is common. Skin cancer comes in many forms and is sometimes difficult to see with the naked eye. As one of the most trusted Skin Cancer Specialist’s in Phoenix, patients come to Dr. Jacobsen for not only cancer removal, but also for reconstructive services from all around The Valley.
With this goal in mind, Dr. Jacobsen does his best to delicately remove cancers, with a minimal damage to the soft tissue. Particularly around the areas of the eyelids, nose, lips, face. As well as on other areas, where excessive excision of the skin could cause a deformity. Helping people to maintain their facial appearance and function, throughout all types of reconstructions.
Sometimes patients are disappointed that they must return for further excision, but it is important to keep in mind that any surgeon can remove a large enough area to remove the entire section cancer, but it takes a special doctor to preserve every millimeter. It takes a great deal of balance to achieve both at the same time. We know the process can be overwhelming. Dr. Jacobsen will help you, answering any questions during the consult.
All specimens taken from Dr. Jacobsen’s office are delivered to the pathology laboratory each day where they are looked at and evaluated under the microscope. Melanomas typically take longer and require 2 or 3 days of evaluation, for other cancers the time for results are usually much shorter. Having results the next day, or the day after. Dr. Jacobsen’s staff will call you as soon as we get these pathology reports as we know you are quite concerned about having this removed. We will also send the report to your referring doctor and dermatologist so that the circle is complete, and everybody is well-informed.
If you’re looking for skin cancer removal in Phoenix please feel free to contact Dr. Jacobsen’s office to schedule a visit for your care.
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Dr. William Jacobsen and his entire staff are all very educated, professional and extermly responsive to any questions or concerns. They set up very real expectations for me after taking the time to help me understand what was hoped to be achieved. I have been treated with the highest respect and kindness. Dr. Jacobsen has an extraordinary bedside manner and met my needs and expectations in every way! With future facial and cranial reconstructive surgery to be performed, I am confident in facing the future with the care and golden hands of Dr. Willaim Jacobsen. Dr. J fixed a terrible scar on my face left by a dermatologist. His expertise made the process as pleasant as possible. His staff was wonderful and caring. Very Happy with my experience with staff, surgery 51 days out and Dr Jacobsen attn to detail. Professional & courteous staff and available and responsive to questions after procedure. I would recommend Dr. Jacobsen and his staff.
Dr. J has an amazing personality and the surgery was quick, painless, and perfect. I didn’t even need to take any painkillers after I woke up. I look and feel so much better. Would highly recommend him to anyone considering surgery. The staff was also incredibly easy to work with. All around great office energy and the medical staff at the surgery center are so sweet. I’m 9 days post op and I’m very happy with the results so far (still healing). Dr. J is easy to talk to. I went in for a consult and was able to schedule the procedure for the very next week. All went very well. I was so afraid to remove the bandages - I was expecting a bloody/bruised mess. I was pleasantly surprised to see tiny incisions with no scabbing or bruising. I’m very impressed. Enjoyed meeting and working with Dr. J. I had an eye lift and it was a pleasant experience from start to finish. Dr. J’s bed side manner is very personable and genuine. He explained everything step by step and made the procedure very painless. Even though I’m from Minnesota - I will be coming to Dr. J for any future cosmetic surgical needs. I cannot recommend Dr. J enough. What a brilliant human! I’m so thankful for finding this amazing genius. I’ve struggled with skin sagging since my weight loss surgery. My arms were my nemesis, I have other skin removal surgeries to have in the future but my arms were really my starting point and I had went to try to freeze the remaining stubborn fat and skin to hopefully shrink. Yeah that didn’t work. Then I found this guy, he’s awesome, his staff is awesome and professional and I cannot say thank you enough to this life changing leap into the rest of my journey. I truly and blessed to have had the opportunity to be able to experience the joy he has for his craft. He has truly changed my life. Thank you Dr. J. I, Theresa Buschbacher, prepared this review and submitted it on my husband,s account.
Superb, Excellent, Caring, Compassionate, Knowledgeable, Experienced, these are all descriptive terms that one must earn. Dr.J has completely filled the requirements of each and every of these terms and they can all equally be applied to him.
His knowledge immediately puts you at ease (and when what he says will happen does actually happen, you get a big smile inside and you know you have a relationship with an excellent doctor)!
Now for the support staff, they relate to you and express a genuine concern for what you are going through. They work with you and put you at ease while accomplishing what is needed for the “business end” of the doctor’s office.
This is a WINNER!! Dr. Jacobsen and his staff did such an amazing job taking care of me. Went in for my consultation on Tuesday and they were able to get me in surgery by Thursday. By far the best prices in the valley after searching everywhere! Incredible care! I have referred all my friends to Dr. Jacobsen! I got in right away. I felt very reassured that I was in very professional caring hands. I highly recommend Dr. Jacobsen. The staff was very friendly. The office was very nice and comfortable. My experience was beautiful. I’m very thankful to have been his patient today. ❤️ This will be a long review but worth the read! I'm beyond impressed with the overall quality, cleanliness, prices, customer service and results.
First impressions, their branding of their classy theme provided an elegance that I felt right at home. I felt like a king who was going to get the best treatment!
Secondly, very clean... I mean this place was immaculate! You can tell these folks worked hard to build their business and put in the work to upkeep it! As a business owner myself I applaud the way they conduct their business and never loose their family values, that caring, compassionate, family oriented value that most businesses start off with but loose over time. I can tell that money is not their passion. Their customers results are, the smiles and cries one has when they see their results.
I was terrified of anesthesia, and when I expressed my concerns about my PTSD the surgeon, anesthesiologist and staff all took the time to sit with me and listen to me then proceed with a break down of how well they were going to take care of me and make sure I have the best experience possible. In which I certainly did! And best part I didn't wake up out of it, scared, panicking or anything like that. I was a little tired of course, but I went live for my fans soon as I got in the car. I felt comfortable the entire time I was waiting and when my nerves were really high I was honest and told them. They put in the extra love to make sure I was ok. When I went back and they gave me whatever magical cocktail, I felt as my procedure was 4 seconds. I didn't wake up during surgery, didn't hear anything nor wake up in pain! Everything they could have possibly done right they absolutely did! I felt safe too. And when I had questions after they were great about responding and following up. The cleanliness was great, and they took all precautions during this time of COVID-19.
I knew the day I met Dr. Jacobson during my consultation that he had to be my surgeon! I hope this review helps viewers make that final decision on choosing Dr. Jacobson as their surgeon and if anyone has questions you are more then welcome to ask and I will answer to the best of my abilities?
Thank you Dr. Jacobson and your staff?? my results are incredible! And I'm not even fully healed yet and I can't stop staring at my chest! It's a dream come true and it wouldn't have be possible without you and your staff. God bless! Got my breast augmentation and lift done here so amazed and pleased with the results hands down a wonderful surgeon and gentleman 5stars all the way around Dr J is absolutely brilliant. His office and staff are out of this world and his demeanor is so friendly and up beat. He makes you feel like you are in the best possible hands... And you are! The Surgeon I met with before I saw Dr J told me I would need a general anesthetic for my surgery and likely a skin graft. I was terrified. Went to Dr J for a second opinion and he was totally nonchalant about what needed to be done. He did it a week later in his office with just some local freezing and it was amazing! No problems at all. I would never see another Dr for surgery. Dr J is truly above the rest! Even his peers give him awards. His office is full of them! Big hugs to him and his staff for turning this in a happy ending from a scary start.
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I had a small mole removed from my nose. Dr. Jacobsen explained that he could help me by removing it. His beautiful office and loving staff members put me at ease beforehand . Dr. Jacobsen did a great job numbing the area and he removed the mole while I was awake. I didn't feel anything and recovery was essentially painless. I also engaged in public activities with a small dressing on and no one noticed. My incision healed beautifully and the post care instructions were easy to follow. Jan 25, 2018 Dr. Jacobsen put me immediately at ease and his expertise fixed a bad scar left by a dermatologist. I can’t recommend him strongly enough. Feb 25, 2018 Dr. Jacobsen is an amazing surgeon. He is always available for questions, or concerns. The staff is more helpful than another office I've been to. They go over and beyond helping with insurance, appointments or any other concern. Dr. Jacobsen, and his staff are always kind, and just great all around. The office is both beautiful, and comfy. As you can see I could, and do go on and on Jan 25, 2018
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Dr. William Jacobsen
Plastic Surgery
2525 East Arizona
Biltmore Circle, Suite C236
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-212-0100
Fax: 602.279.1701
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Dr J considers every surgery an opportunity to express his vision with his patients, and believes in natural, beautiful results that leave you feeling confident and beautiful, but most importantly, feeling like yourself. From extremely rare and complex surgical cases, to cosmetic surgery, Dr J has the experience, compassion and understanding to help you achieve your surgical goals.
