Mohs Surgery vs. Traditional Excision: Pros and Cons
Mohs Surgery vs. Traditional Excision: Pros and Cons
posted: Jul. 13, 2024.
In the past, if you had skin cancer, your only choice was invasive surgery which often left behind visible scarring. Now, you have a much less invasive treatment option, known as Mohs surgery. The dermatologists of The Dermatology Group offers Mohs surgery, as well as a full range of other medical and cosmetic dermatology services. They have several convenient office locations in Mount Dora, Longwood, Orlando, and Winter Park, FL.
How Mohs Surgery Can Help You
Let’s look at some important differences between Mohs surgery and traditional excision surgery.
Mohs surgery offers precise treatment, removing only the cancerous cells, not the surrounding skin, leaving minimal scarring behind. In contrast, traditional excision surgery often requires the removal of surrounding skin to make sure all cancerous cells have been removed, leaving larger scarred areas.
In addition to producing more aesthetically pleasing results, Mohs surgery is a more comfortable process than traditional skin excision surgery. During the Mohs surgery treatment, you'll only need a local anesthetic, as the procedure does not require general anesthesia and is typically done on an outpatient basis.
During treatment, your dermatologist or surgeon will remove a thin layer of tissue and examine it under a Mohs microscope. If cancerous cells are found, another thin layer will be removed and examined. The process continues until the remaining cancerous cells are removed and normal skin cells are found.
Mohs Micrograph Surgery in Mount Dora, FL
If you've been diagnosed with skin cancer, or are concerned that you are showing signs of skin cancer, it's important to reach out to a qualified dermatologist right away to learn more about your condition and begin treatment if necessary. Reach out to the dermatologists of The Dermatology Group by calling (352) 383-0733 (Mount Dora, FL), (407) 332-8080 (Longwood, FL), (407) 898-3033 (Orlando, FL), or (407) 645-2737 (Winter Park, FL). We're excited to meet you and help you enjoy a lifetime of health.