What to Expect During Your Mohs Surgery Appointment
- posted: Nov. 04, 2024
Mohs surgery, a highly effective procedure for treating certain types of skin cancer, offers patients a specialized approach to cancer removal with precision and minimal tissue loss. Known for its success in removing basal and squamous cell carcinoma, Mohs surgery is typically recommended when cancers appear in areas where preserving healthy tissue, like the face, neck, hands, and feet, is important. Knowing what to expect and how to be prepared for your Mohs surgery is important. Dr. David Allyn at Aesthetic Dermatology in Clermont, FL, can explain Mohs surgery and what you can expect from this procedure.
Understanding Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is a procedure where your dermatologist in Clermont, FL, removes cancerous skin cells layer by layer. Each layer is examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells before proceeding to the next layer. This systematic process ensures that only the cancerous tissue is removed while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. This precision makes Mohs surgery highly effective, with a cure rate of 99% for certain skin cancers that have not been treated previously and around 94% for recurrent skin cancers.
Mohs surgery is an outpatient procedure, usually performed under local anesthesia, which means you’ll be awake but should not feel pain in the treated area. Your dermatologist will begin by injecting a local anesthetic around the treatment area to numb it. You may feel a slight pinch, which will quickly make the area pain-free. Once the area is numb, your dermatologist will remove the visible portion of the tumor, along with a thin layer of surrounding tissue. This initial tissue removal is the first of potentially several steps to ensure all cancerous cells are addressed.
As each layer of skin is removed, it is examined under a microscope. Your dermatologist will continue removing thin layers until all cancerous cells are removed. Once the surgery is complete and all cancerous tissue has been removed, they will discuss the best approach for closing the wound. Depending on the size and location of the treated area, this may involve stitches, a skin graft, or leaving the area to heal naturally.
Contact Our Dermatologist Today
Find out how to be prepared for Mohs surgery. Contact Dr. David Allyn at Aesthetic Dermatology in Clermont, FL, to learn more about Mohs surgery. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment at (352) 243-2544.
- posted: Nov. 04, 2024
Mohs surgery, a highly effective procedure for treating certain types of skin cancer, offers patients a specialized approach to cancer removal with precision and minimal tissue loss. Known for its success in removing basal and squamous cell carcinoma, Mohs surgery is typically recommended when cancers appear in areas where preserving healthy tissue, like the face, neck, hands, and feet, is important. Knowing what to expect and how to be prepared for your Mohs surgery is important. Dr. David Allyn at Aesthetic Dermatology in Clermont, FL, can explain Mohs surgery and what you can expect from this procedure.
Understanding Mohs Surgery
Mohs surgery is a procedure where your dermatologist in Clermont, FL, removes cancerous skin cells layer by layer. Each layer is examined under a microscope to check for cancer cells before proceeding to the next layer. This systematic process ensures that only the cancerous tissue is removed while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. This precision makes Mohs surgery highly effective, with a cure rate of 99% for certain skin cancers that have not been treated previously and around 94% for recurrent skin cancers.
Mohs surgery is an outpatient procedure, usually performed under local anesthesia, which means you’ll be awake but should not feel pain in the treated area. Your dermatologist will begin by injecting a local anesthetic around the treatment area to numb it. You may feel a slight pinch, which will quickly make the area pain-free. Once the area is numb, your dermatologist will remove the visible portion of the tumor, along with a thin layer of surrounding tissue. This initial tissue removal is the first of potentially several steps to ensure all cancerous cells are addressed.
As each layer of skin is removed, it is examined under a microscope. Your dermatologist will continue removing thin layers until all cancerous cells are removed. Once the surgery is complete and all cancerous tissue has been removed, they will discuss the best approach for closing the wound. Depending on the size and location of the treated area, this may involve stitches, a skin graft, or leaving the area to heal naturally.
Contact Our Dermatologist Today
Find out how to be prepared for Mohs surgery. Contact Dr. David Allyn at Aesthetic Dermatology in Clermont, FL, to learn more about Mohs surgery. Call for more information and to schedule your appointment at (352) 243-2544.
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