Benefits of Mohs Surgery

Benefits of the Mohs Surgical Procedure

Dr Ivan Flint calls Salt Lake City, UT, home to his dermatology practice, where skin cancer patients can turn to for Mohs surgery, showing high rates of successful elimination of skin cancer.

Our doctor holds memberships in three esteemed professional medical organizations, is board-certified in dermatology, and has years of experience treating all skin conditions. 

One of the doctors' areas of expertise is the Mohs procedure for skin cancer. Here are the benefits of this surgical procedure to eliminate skin cancer.

What Is Mohs Surgical Procedure?

This procedure is a precise, microscopic surgery to excise high-risk skin cancer cells appearing primarily on your face, scalp, ears, hands, feet, and genital areas.

This procedure preserves the healthy tissue around the skin cancer. Our doctor gently and slowly removes one skin layer at a time to examine the cells under a microscope. If further cancer cells are detected, our doctor removes the next layer of skin, repeating the process until no cancer cells are detected.

Our doctor finds the Mohs procedure critical for skin cancers on the face, scalp, ears, hands, feet, and genital areas.

This procedure is outpatient. You must wait between each skin layer excision. Our doctor determines if he must repeat the procedure while ensuring you remain comfortable and pain-free.

Types of Skin Cancer Treated

• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Specific Melanomas
• Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
• Microcystic Adnexal Carcinoma
• Sebaceous Carcinoma
• Extramammary Paget Disease and more

Benefits of this Procedure

• 99% cure rate
• Complete microscopic examination for complete removal of cancer
• Spares higher degrees of healthy skin
• Outpatient surgery
• No anesthesia sedation
• Local anesthesia numbing the area
• Mild to moderate pain control
• Healed scars in 12–18 months and fades
• Removes only cancerous tissue
• Spares healthy tissue

The possible side effects from Mohs surgery are low risk and could include bleeding, pain, and signs of infection. These undoubtedly lengthen recovery times, but our doctor expertly guides you through rare side effects. 

Leading Salt Lake City, UT Dermatologist

If you are a resident of Salt Lake City or surrounding communities, know that you have a leading dermatology medical doctor experienced in treating all skin conditions, including skin cancer. One of our doctors' areas of expertise is the Mohs procedure for skin cancer.

Call Dr. Flint today to schedule possible Mohs surgery for skin cancer. Call (801) 262-3600 in Salt Lake City, UT. You are in excellent hands with our dedicated skin specialist. At your upcoming appointment, we can provide you with in-depth information about the Mohs procedure.

Schedule your yearly skin cancer examination today; it saves lives. Get your clean bill of health.