BASAL CELL CARCINOMA (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer among fair-skinned populations. It can appear anywhere on the body but occurs most frequently in sun-exposed areas, particularly the face.

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (SCC)
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin tumor (about 20% of non-melanoma skin cancers). It is strongly associated with chronic sun exposure, although other factors such as immunosuppression, chronic wounds and scars, chemical exposure, and others also play a role in its development.

MELANOMA
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Early diagnosis is crucial for a favorable prognosis. For this reason, any skin lesion that changes in appearance or behavior should be considered suspicious.

PRECANCEROUS CONDITIONS
These are skin changes that, if left untreated, may progress to skin cancer, mainly basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

MOLES (NEVI)
Nevi (commonly known as moles) are benign skin lesions originating from melanocytes — the cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its color. Moles are classified as congenital, meaning they are present at birth or become noticeable within the first year of life, and acquired, which develop during the first decades of life.

BENIGN SKIN LESIONS
In addition to nevi (moles), there are many other benign skin lesions and conditions that may concern a plastic surgeon, such as cysts, hyperhidrosis, hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as inverse acne), xanthelasma, papillomas, seborrheic keratosis, rhinophyma, dermatofibroma, neurofibroma, and lipoma.