5 Things You Need to Know About Mohs Surgery

Hearing the words, “you have skin cancer,” can be one of life’s scariest moments, there’s no question about that. Luckily with the technological advancements of the 21st century, your options for skin cancer treatment are more effective than ever. At Ocean’s Dermatology, one of the treatment options we offer for skin cancer is Mohs Surgery, which provides a wildly high 99% cure rate for certain skin cancers… that’s no exaggeration! So, let’s take a deep calming breath and relax as you learn more…

What is Mohs Surgery?

Simply put, MOHS Surgery is a minimally invasive, highly effective form of skin cancer treatment surgery. Your dermatologist can perform the surgery right in the office in just one visit with instant results and the recovery time is minimal!

The way it works is your dermatologist uses state-of-the-art technology to perform what is called a micrographic surgery. What this means is they will carefully surgically remove layers of cancerous skin cells, examine them in a lab while you wait, and continue tissue removal until it appears all the cancerous tissue has been removed from the skin.

For these reasons and more, as you can guess, Mohs Surgery is an incredibly common choice for many individuals suffering from skin cancer.

What You Should Know About Mohs Surgery

Alright, now that you know what exactly Mohs Surgery is and how it works, let’s chat about all the things you need to know if you’re considering it as a treatment option for you or a family member!

Mohs Surgery has an incredibly high cure rate for skin cancer treatment.

As we mentioned above, the cure rate for Mohs Surgery is incredibly high at 99% for new growths that haven’t yet been treated, and 94% for recurring growths. This means that when you walk out the door from your in-office procedure, more often than not, you will leave with the peace of mind you’re cancer-free.

The cosmetic results are the best of any skin cancer treatment option.

Mohs Surgery offers very minimal scarring due to the precision of the process. The only tissue being removed is the tissue with cancerous cells, preserving as much of the healthy skin as possible.

The Mohs Surgery procedure is painless, literally and figuratively.

Just like when you go to the dentist and get Novocaine for a cavity, you’ll receive a general anesthetic in the affected area, so you won’t feel a thing except maybe a little pressure during the procedure. Then, in most cases you’ll be able to walk out of the office in a few hours and get on with your day – simple as that.

It is recommended for treatment of multiple types of skin cancer.

Not all skin cancer is the same. But Mohs Surgery does treat the most common types of skin cancer, basal and squamous cell carcinoma as mentioned above, as well as other cancers like melanoma and sebaceous carcinoma, among others.

It’s one of the most effective, dermatologist-approved skin cancer treatments.

Dermatologists love Mohs Surgery. Why? Look at all the positives above!For patients, it’s an ideal option that provides unparalleled results in terms of fighting skin cancer, almost instantly.

Want to Learn More About Mohs Surgery atOcean’s Dermatology?

At Ocean’s Dermatology in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida our dermatologists have both completed exclusive fellowships for specialized training in Mohs Surgery and have performed it successfully hundreds of times.If you want to learn more or discuss your options for skin cancer treatment with a board-certified dermatologist, get in touch today!

‍