Reconstructive Surgery After Mohs

Dr. Mejia was doing a reconstructive surgery on a patient’s nose after the patient underwent Mohs skin cancer surgery. Dr. Mejia performs both procedures. This alleviates the patient from having to go seek another doctor to do plastic surgery after the Mohs. Not only does it …

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Antioxidants + Sunblock = Great Protection

This month at Jupiter Dermatology, we are jump starting our S.O.S campaign (Save Our Skin) where we promote sun protection and skin cancer awareness. At Jupiter Dermatology, we carry a wide range of sunblocks and antioxidants (like topical Vitamin-C) that are used to prevent and repair damaged …

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Patient Shares Experience With Mohs Surgery

A patient gives a quick testimonial about her experience of undergoing Mohs Skin Cancer surgery. "Wear your sunblock", she says. Dr. Mejia is passionate about educating everyone on protecting your skin to prevent skin cancer and alleviating the fear of the surgery. Dr. Mejia, a dermatologist in …

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A Patient’s Testimonial After Mohs

Dr. Mejia has a chat with a patient that underwent Mohs Skin Cancer surgery. Dr. Mejia also does the cosmetic surgery after Mohs so the patient has minimal scarring. Although the patient was an avid sunbather at a young age, luckily with the Mohs surgery, her …

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Skin Cancer Detection

Dr. Mejia discusses the importance of  early skin cancer detection. For many years, this patient thought he had a birth mark on his arm. Unfortunately, it was a basal cell carcinoma and Mohs skin cancer surgery was performed. Dr. Mejia wants to remind people that if you …

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Skin Cancer Options & Patient History

Patient explains the history of her skin cancer and her option of doing the  Photodynamic Therapy treatment  (PDT) before undergoing Mohs skin cancer surgery. She also emphasizes the importance of using sunblock.

Skin Cancer & Indoor Tanning

The Indoor Tanning Association and the Federal Trade Commission have recently come to an agreement regarding claims from the Indoor Tanning Association. Many of those claims said they were endorsed by the government. However as dermatologist, we know that indoor tanning and chronic exposure to UV …

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PDT & Sunblock Tips

PDT Treatment  or Photodynamic Therapy is completed. The patient shares her experience.. After a Blue Light Treatment, the patient must hibernate and be completely out of the sun for a few days. For this reason, a very strong sunblock is applied. Additionally, Sarah, our Physician Assistant …

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