Mohs Surgery – Skin Cancer
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- Posted on: August 25th, 2009
The Mohs method of Micrographic surgery was created by Dr. Frederick E. Mohs, a general surgeon. It is microscopically controlled and is highly effective for common types of skin cancer. The cure rate is cited between 97 to 99 percent for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Because the surgery is micrographically controlled, it provides precise removal of the cancerous tissue, sparing healthy tissue.
As you will see in the following photographs, Mohs surgery may be used on delicate areas such as the face. This patient had 50 stitches on her cheek, but the scarring is very minute and will fade with time, becoming nearly invisible.
Immediately following surgical removal of tissue, the specimen is processed and examined to determine if further surgery is necessary. The surgery and examination are repeated until no further removal is necessary.
Skin cancer needs to be treated – ask your doctor if MOHS surgery is right for you.
They did a very nice job. After my mother’s surgery they did a skin graft from her leg and the colour didn’t match at all so it was the most predominating feature on her face.
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