Skin Cancer Treatment
Mohs Micrographic Surgery - How it Works
Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Precise and Proven Skin Cancer Treatment
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is specialized, highly effective skin cancer treatment that will completely remove the skin cancer. The procedure was developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs at the University of Wisconsin and is now practiced throughout the world. Mohs surgery differs from other skin cancer treatments in that it permits the immediate and complete microscopic examination of the removed cancerous tissue.
Precision and Effectiveness with Mohs Surgery
Precision and Effectiveness with Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is highly effective for treating skin cancers, especially those in cosmetically sensitive areas like the face, neck, and hands. This technique allows the surgeon to examine each layer of tissue for cancer cells, preserving as much healthy tissue as possible while ensuring all cancerous cells are removed. The precision of Mohs surgery makes it one of the most successful skin cancer treatments, with a cure rate of up to 99% for certain types of skin cancer.
A Step-by-Step Process for Optimal Results
The Mohs procedure is performed in stages, with each layer of tissue examined under a microscope in real time. After removing a thin layer of cancerous tissue, the surgeon assesses it for any remaining cancer cells. If cells are detected, another layer is carefully removed and analyzed. This process continues until no cancer cells remain, ensuring thorough removal while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. This approach makes Mohs surgery both meticulous and highly effective.
Why Choose Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer?
Mohs surgery is the preferred treatment for skin cancers that have a higher risk of recurrence, are located in high-visibility areas, or have indistinct borders. Patients benefit from both the high cure rate and the minimized scarring, making it ideal for cancers on the face or other cosmetically sensitive areas. With its high success rate and ability to conserve healthy tissue, Mohs surgery offers patients peace of mind and an excellent cosmetic outcome.
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