What are the Benefits of Mohs Surgery?
Skin cancer affects one in five Americans under the age of 70 each year. It’s the most common form of cancer both in the United States and elsewhere in the world. As you can imagine, there are many treatment options available for skin cancer. Mohs micrographic surgery is the best option for patients diagnosed with many common forms of skin cancer and some types of melanoma. At the Laser Skin Care Center, our team of dermatology specialists offers Mohs surgery as it’s a highly effective treatment. *Individual results may vary About Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a medical procedure that uses both pathology (microscopic examination) and surgery to remove skin cancer. Mohs surgery gets carried out under local anesthesia, with the affected tissue frozen and then removed. The tissues are then immediately examined while patients wait for the results. Mohs micrographic surgery is carried out here at the Laser Skin Care Center because it’s considered the “gold standard” for treatment. It’s cost-effective, guarantees precise results, and most patients only require [...]