Mohs surgery is one of the most effective techniques for removing skin cancer cells without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue, which makes it ideal for treating facial skin cancer. The surgery involves the use of a micrographic technique that preserves function and aesthetics. Dr. Nadia Urato and Dr. Renee Pride, the board certified dermatologists at Framingham Dermatology in Framingham, MA, offer Mohs surgery for the treatment of facial skin cancer.

Benefits of Mohs Surgery for Facial Skin Cancer

There are several benefits to using Mohs surgery for the treatment of facial skin cancer. Some surgical methods for removing skin cancer damage or remove healthy skin tissue along with cancerous tissue, which can adversely affect function and aesthetics.

Mohs surgery is performed using a micrographic technique, in which only a small area of skin is removed at a time to preserve as much healthy skin tissue as possible. One major advantage of this method when it comes to treating facial skin cancer is that there is minimal scarring.

Other benefits of Mohs surgery include:

• Performed as an outpatient procedure
• Fully removes all cancerous skin cells
• Preserves more healthy skin tissue than other surgical methods
• Cure rate of nearly 99% when the cancer is detected and treated early
• Preserves function and aesthetics
• Relatively short recovery time
• Minimal scarring

Mohs Surgery Procedure

At our dermatology practice in Framingham, MA, Mohs surgery is used to treat several types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Mohs surgery is performed using a micrographic technique that involves mapping out the treatment area. A small area of skin tissue is removed and is examined under a microscope. If cancer cells are present, the surgeon then removes another small portion of tissue near the area where the first sample was removed. Most patients are able to resume light activities within a few days after the procedure, but full recovery of the treatment area could take a few weeks.

Learn More About Mohs Surgery Today

Mohs surgery is an excellent method for treating facial skin cancer because it preserves function and aesthetics. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Urato or Dr. Pride to learn more about Mohs surgery by calling Framingham Dermatology in Framingham, MA, at (508) 644-0040.