Background:
Very effective technique for removing squamous cell and basal cell cancers.
May be referred to as Mohs Micrographic surgery.
In short, the cancer is removed, tested under a microscope to ensure complete removal of the cancer all while the patient waits.
The technique began in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs, was then popularized and applied beginning in the 1960s and has become the gold standard.
Up toย 99% cure rateย for primary cancers (94% for recurrent lesions)
Performed underย Local Anesthesiaย in office setting
Limitsย the extent of resection, while ensuring cancer removal
Provides the best scenario for wound closure and thereforeย limits the scarringย after the procedure.
The Procedure:
While I do not personally perform Mohs surgery I work closely with the areaโs best Mohs dermatologic surgeons to assist with the reconstruction after removal.
In this scenario, the Mohs surgeon identifies the cancer, and removes it.ย After carefully testing it under the microscope to ensure full clearance of the cancer you are referred to me for the repair.ย Generally this is coordinated for theย same day, right after the removal;ย though it can be delayed even up to a week if necessary.
After analyzing the defect, a reconstruction/repair is planned that will provide not only aย functionalย outcome and closure, but theย best possible cosmetic outcome as well.
These procedures are completed again in the office, under local anesthesia.
I haveย excellent experienceย in performing these procedures and will provide the best repair I can for you.
Finally, this is aย Necessaryย and thereforeย Insuranceย based/paid procedure.ย (Youโre not paying cosmetic surgery rates!)