Mohs surgical method

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month - and for many individuals, that means making an appointment with a dermatologist to examine any unusual lesions or moles that might have appeared or changed shape.  Based on this examination, your dermatologist may decide to biopsy a mole or lesion to determine if it’s a tumor. At Laser Skin Care Center in Long Beach, CA, we use the Mohs surgical method to remove skin tumors.  This surgical procedure is different from traditional excision in that it removes less overall skin tissue from the extraction site.  Doing so helps minimize any scars, which is particularly important for lesions that are removed on visible areas of the body (such as the face).  The Mohs surgical method also removes a greater amount of the tumor from the skin, ensuring the most successful outcome. Mohs surgery requires a specific recovery process, so it’s important to follow these steps immediately after your surgery: For the first 48 hours, avoid any strenuous activity that could raise your blood pressure. It’s also recommended that you take this time off of [...]