Skin cancer is one of the most common, preventable, and treatable cancers. The doctors at South Nassau Dermatology use one of the most effective techniques for skin cancer treatment, which is named after its creator, Dr. Frederick Mohs. Here is more insight about what Mohs surgery in Levittown, Long Beach, and Oceanside, NY, can do for you after a skin cancer diagnosis.

What Is the Surgical Procedure? 

 This renowned skin cancer procedure uses micrographic techniques. A microscope is part of the procedure. As a result, the surgeon can continue to see how much cancerous tissue there is. They will diligently remove the cancerous skin cells little by little under this microscopic guidance. As a result, healthy cancer-free skin can remain untouched. 

The first step begins with the application of anesthesia to the area where the surgery is needed. The surgeon starts by removing the visible skin cancer and examines it under a microscope. They will keep this process up until each layer of skin cancer is gone. That's why this technique has such a high success rate.

This technique allows complete removal of the skin cancer in that session. When someone has skin cancer, it's not just on the visible surface of the skin. It can be deep down at a level that is only discovered as it is removed. Although the surgeon is diligent, each stage of surgery may only take 10 to 15 minutes, but there may be a wait time between each stage of cancer removal.

What Is the Aftermath Like?

 Unlike more invasive surgeries, you don't have to stay in the hospital after Mohs surgery. This is an outpatient surgery in Levittown, Long Beach, and Oceanside, NY, that allows you to go home. Depending on how deep your skin cancer cells are, it can affect when your surgery will end. You can expect to have some minimal scarring or a wound afterward. If the surgery involves a little bit of skin removal, the wound may be able to heal on its own. However, if they had to remove a large area of cancerous cells, stitches or a skin graft may be required. 

Thanks to the team at South Nassau Dermatology, you will have the best treatment after your skin cancer diagnosis. When you get Mohs surgery in Levittown, Long Beach, and Oceanside, NY, you have a 99% chance of recovery and peace of mind that all the found skin cancer cells are gone. Take care of your skin health and call the Oceanside office at (516) 766-0345, Levittown, office at (516) 520-5280, and Long Beach, NY, office at (516) 432-7124 for a consultation today.