[Sun Care] - 35M - Having Basal Cell Carcinoma surgery on my forehead next week.

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(This is a throw-away account, on my main I've got a full-fledge /r/SkincareAddiction routine and everything. Thank you everyone on this sub, you've made such a difference in my life! :) I'm providing this story as a reason to make sure you get your skin checked.I first noticed a red spot on my forehead about 5 years ago. Problem was it was very faint, and would seemingly disappear and reappear at random. Sometimes I would go months without noticing it, and no one else did either (not even my girlfriend at the time).I had it checked out once or twice, but my dermatologists said it looked benign and they would check it if it got bigger, which it didn't really.I've always used sunscreen or wore hats but of course there were days when I skipped it, or was outside way longer than expected and didn't re-apply. I play a lot of outdoor sports so that likely contributed.Last year I got a Fraxel treatment which was amazing for my entire face. Except for the red spot, which didn't get worse, but was more apparent due to the rest of my face looking better. I still waited on having a biopsy because I didn't want a scar on my face for no reason, especially after I underwent a $1,200 skin treatment. Well a month ago was the year anniversary of the Fraxel and I figured that was enough time, so a biopsy was performed and it turns out it's basal cell carcinoma. I'm having surgery next week, and I think they're going to use Mohs Surgery to reduce scarring since it's right on my forehead. The excision will be performed by a dermatologist, while the closure will be completed by a plastic surgeon at a surgical center.Not to freak anyone out, but if you see something that isn't get better, don't hesitate too long to get it checked out. Waiting as long as I did probably allowed it to grow a few mm, nothing too substantial but on your face it makes a big difference. And keep wearing sunscreen! I'm hoping this is the first AND last skin cancer that I ever experience.Edit: pic requested. It's usually like this, barely noticeable on the center of my forehead.
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