American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Skin Cancer Removal

Your partner in skin cancer recovery: How plastic surgeons help restore what's removed

Your partner in skin cancer recovery: How plastic surgeons help restore what's removed

Elizabeth Siegel | Freelance Writer Tuesday, August 25, 2026

An estimated one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, depending on factors such as the location and size of the cancer. Plastic surgeons can play an important role in treatment and recovery.

Summer in the sun, fall in the plastic surgeon's chair: What can you do about skin cancer scars?

Summer in the sun, fall in the plastic surgeon's chair: What can you do about skin cancer scars?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, September 20, 2024

Summer is quickly coming to a close and the cold weather is right around the corner. Not to kill the buzz even further, but multiple summers spent baking in the sun could mean that it is time to get your skin checked for signs of cancer.

Surgeons In Your Area

Alan Chen, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 103, 823 129th. Infantry Drive
Joliet, IL 60435
United States

Peter Geldner, MD

U.S. Board Certified

2425 West 22nd Street Suite 212
Oak Brook, IL 60523
United States

Joseph Daw, MD

U.S. Board Certified

# 350, 2135 City Gate Lane
Naperville, IL 60563
United States

Michael Salvino, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 216, 911 North Elm
Hinsdale, IL 60521
United States

Karina Alexander DO

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 700, 28381 Davis Pkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
United States

1 (630) 545-7875

Tripti Burt, MD

U.S. Board Certified

LimeLight MedSpa, Suite 108, 12640 S. Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
United States

Evan Manolis, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 10, 10710 West 143rd. Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
United States

Robert Paresi Jr., MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 100, 2001 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United States

1 (630) 426-6019

Alan Chen, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 103, 823 129th. Infantry Drive
Joliet, IL 60435
United States

Peter Geldner, MD

U.S. Board Certified

2425 West 22nd Street Suite 212
Oak Brook, IL 60523
United States

Joseph Daw, MD

U.S. Board Certified

# 350, 2135 City Gate Lane
Naperville, IL 60563
United States

Michael Salvino, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 216, 911 North Elm
Hinsdale, IL 60521
United States

Karina Alexander DO

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 700, 28381 Davis Pkway
Warrenville, IL 60555
United States

1 (630) 545-7875

Tripti Burt, MD

U.S. Board Certified

LimeLight MedSpa, Suite 108, 12640 S. Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
United States

Evan Manolis, MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 10, 10710 West 143rd. Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
United States

Robert Paresi Jr., MD

U.S. Board Certified

Suite 100, 2001 Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United States

1 (630) 426-6019

View All Surgeons Near You