Mohs Micrographic Surgery in Brooklyn, NY & Upper East Side, NY
If you've been diagnosed with skin cancer, Mohs Micrographic Surgery offered at Kleydman Dermatology in Brooklyn, NY & Upper East Side, NY may be a suitable treatment option for you. This precise surgical technique targets skin cancer with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue, making it highly effective, especially for cancers that have a high risk of recurrence or are located in areas where cosmetic outcomes are important.
What is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Mohs surgery involves the meticulous removal of the cancer layer by layer, examining each layer under a microscope until healthy, cancer-free tissue is reached. This method ensures the complete removal of the cancer while conserving as much healthy tissue as possible.
Benefits of Mohs Surgery
- High Cure Rate: Mohs surgery has a 99% cure rate for new cancers and a 95% cure rate for recurrent cancers.
- Precision: This technique allows for the precise targeting of only cancerous cells, which is ideal for preserving healthy tissue in cosmetically important areas like the face.
- Low Recurrence: The thorough microscopic examination of the tissue layers leads to lower recurrence rates.
- Minimal Scarring: Because the procedure targets only the affected areas, it minimizes scarring compared to other surgical methods.
Why Consider Mohs Surgery?
- Aesthetic Preservation: It’s particularly beneficial for lesions on areas such as the eyelids, nose, or lips where it’s crucial to preserve the aesthetic and functional aspects.
- Complex or Recurrent Cancers: Ideal for treating basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and certain cases of melanoma, particularly when previous treatments have failed or when the cancer has recurred.
- Aggressive or Large Growth: Effective for cancers that are aggressive, rapidly growing, or have blurred edges, making them hard to define.
Kleydman Dermatology Procedure Overview
The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia. The surgeon removes the cancerous tissue and examines it immediately. If cancer cells are detected at the margins, additional layers are removed until only cancer-free tissue remains.
Post-Procedure Care
Following the surgery, patients generally experience minimal discomfort and can return to daily activities quickly, with follow-up visits to monitor healing and ensure no recurrence.
Scheduling Your Surgery
If Mohs Micrographic Surgery seems like the right approach for your skin cancer treatment, contact Kleydman Dermatology in Brooklyn, NY & Upper East Side, NY. Our team, led by experienced professionals, is ready to provide you with high-quality care and discuss the best treatment options tailored to your needs.
