MOHS Micrographic Surgery

Not all skin cancer treatments are created equal. While scraping and burning, freezing, radiation, and routine excision are commonly used by physicians, it’s vital to understand that what you see on the surface may just be the “tip of the iceberg.” With many cancer cells being undetectable to the naked eye, it’s crucial to consider advanced treatment options such as Mohs Micrographic Surgery for comprehensive and successful results.

Unlike traditional remedies, Mohs Micrographic Surgery ensures the complete removal of cancer cells, even those invisible to the naked eye. By minimizing the risk of recurrence, this state-of-the-art technique offers a higher potential cure rate of up to 99% for skin cancer, leaving minimal scarring. Conducted by highly trained and experienced surgeons, this staged procedure removes only the necessary area of tissue, with the help of immediate on-site microscopic examination, revealing diseased tissue that might otherwise remain undetected.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is especially effective for cancers located in cosmetically sensitive or functionally critical areas, such as around the eyes, nose, lips, scalp, fingers, toes, or genitals. It also addresses large, aggressive, rapidly growing, recurrent, or ill-defined tumors. Conducted on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, this procedure offers both high cure rates and minimal discomfort, with results that preserve normal tissue and minimize scarring.

Trust in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, the gold standard for treating skin cancer This cutting-edge technique guarantees optimal results because it is performed by skilled Mohs surgeons who are trained in both removing cancerous tissue and reconstructing the skin and underlying tissue to ensure the best cosmetic outcome.
Choose Mohs Micrographic Surgery for an advanced, outpatient procedure that guarantees exceptional cure rates of up to 99% for basal and squamous cell carcinomas. Enjoy a swift healing process akin to most surgical procedures, while benefiting from the preservation of normal tissue and minimal scarring. Don’t settle for anything less than optimal results when it comes to the treatment of skin cancer.

FAQ

1. Is Mohs always the best skin cancer removal treatment?

There are several reasons that Mohs is a preferred method of skin cancer treatment. However, that does not mean that it’s the most suitable treatment for every person or every skin cancer tumor.
Some of the situations for which Mohs is highly effective include:

  • Skin cancers on the face or other visible areas.
  • Skin cancers in areas where tissue-sparing is imperative, including the hands, feet, eyes, and genitals.
  • Cases in which there is a high risk of recurrence.
  • Cases of recurrent skin cancer.
  • Skin cancers that are very large or fast-growing.
  • Skin cancers with ill-defined borders.
2. How effective is Mohs surgery?

The Mohs procedure is widely considered the most effective treatment for many basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. During the treatment process, 100 percent of the margins of the growth are examined. At the same time, healthy tissue is spared. Mohs has the highest cure rate among all skin cancer treatments, up to 99 percent for new skin cancers. Its cure rate for recurrent skin cancers is up to 94 percent.

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