Mohs Surgery

Mohs Surgery

The Ultimate Guide to Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery is a specialized, highly effective technique for removing skin cancer. The procedure was developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs in the 1930s at the University of Wisconsin. Today, Mohs surgery is practiced throughout the world.

This surgical procedure is different from other skin cancer treatments in that it allows for the immediate and complete microscopic examination and removal of cancerous tissue, allowing all the “roots” and extensions of cancer to be eliminated. Of all types of skin cancer treatment, Mohs surgery is reported to have the highest cure rate.

Cure Rate

Mohs has a noteworthy cure rate. For new instances of the most widely recognized sort of skin tumor, basal cell, and squamous cell carcinomas, the cure rate is 99%. On the off chance that the skin growth has returned after a past treatment, the cure rate for basal cell and squamous cell is 95%.

The cure rate is high in light of the fact that Mohs permits the dermatologic Mohs specialist to search for growth cells amid the surgical method. Mohs proceeds until the specialist no longer discover tumor cells.

Advantages of Mohs Surgery

Mohs likewise offers some different advantages. Since the specialist expels just skin and tissue that contains growth, the patient keeps however much solid tissue as could reasonably be expected. This is particularly essential when the skin malignancy creates on the face, ear, finger, toe, or the private areas.

Mohs can give viable treatment to a skin malignancy that is developing quickly or wildly. Mohs likewise can be viable when skin disease develops in a scar, has unclear borders, or is large. Most insurance plans cover Mohs surgery and is usually performed in a surgical suite or dermatologist’s office.

Important Things You Should Know

1. Mohs Surgical Procedures have the highest percentage cure rate.

2. A typical Mohs surgical procedure can last a few hours.

3. Although Mohs procedures save as much skin as possible, after you undergo a Mohs procedure, you will have stitches for around 7-12 days.

4. You will know in real time if the cancer is gone!

The Experts at Bay Dermatology

At Bay Dermatology, we lead the greater Tampa area in providing successful Mohs Surgery. The procedure is available at six of our eight locations. Call us today. We are here to answer all your questions and we look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Us

Click Below to Contact Us Today!

Hours of Operation

Monday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Monday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed