1401 Binz St
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: (346) 299-3376
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Mohs surgery is a treatment for removing skin cancer with a high cure rate. Only dermatologists who have Mohs surgery training can perform this procedure. The team at Dermatology Associates of Texas includes dermatologists trained to perform Mohs surgery. Find out more about Mohs surgery by calling the nearest office today.
What is Mohs surgery?
Mohs surgery, also known as Mohs micrographic surgery, is a surgical technique for removing certain types of skin cancer.
During Mohs surgery, your dermatologist repeatedly removes thin layers of skin under the cancerous growth until they reach cancer-free tissue.
Mohs surgery is one of the most effective treatments for skin cancer, with a high cure rate. It also provides the most aesthetically pleasing results because it limits the removal of the healthy skin that surrounds your cancerous growth.
Am I a candidate for Mohs surgery?
Your dermatologist determines if you’re a candidate for Mohs surgery after a consultation. They only perform the procedure to remove squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
You may be a candidate for Mohs surgery if you have SCC or BCC skin cancer that:
What happens during Mohs surgery?
Your Mohs surgery is performed in the outpatient setting near a lab, but it may take several hours.
First, your surgeon administers a local anesthetic near the site of your cancerous lesion and then removes the visible lesion and a layer of tissue underneath the lesion.
Your dermatologist takes the removed tissue to the lab for an evaluation. If they find any cancer in the sample tissue, your surgeon removes another layer of tissue for evaluation.
This process continues until they reach a layer of skin that’s completely cancer-free.
Your dermatologist then closes your wound.
What happens after Mohs surgery?
The team provides instructions on how to care for your wound once you get home. In addition, they may schedule follow-up visits to monitor the healing process.
With Mohs surgery, you know at the time of the procedure that all the skin cancer is gone. However, the team schedules regular skin cancer checks to monitor your skin and treat suspicious growths when appropriate.
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What are skin cancer and pre-skin cancer screenings?
Skin cancer screening is an important service. It allows your provider to evaluate your skin and determine if you have lesions or other skin conditions indicating cancer. If you have cancer, your specialist can remove the affected tissue to prevent it from spreading and causing serious problems.
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Symptoms associated with skin cancer depend on the type of cancer you have and may include:
What are the risk factors for skin cancer?
Skin cancer is a common form of cancer and can happen to anyone; however, some factors increase your risk of developing it. Examples include:
Protecting your skin from the sun is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of developing skin cancer. Complete skin checks on yourself regularly so you know when to schedule medical skin cancer screenings.
What should I expect during skin cancer and pre-skin cancer screening?
During a cancer screening, your provider discusses your medical history and asks about new or changing skin lesions. They complete a full-body skin check to look for signs of cancer or precancerous skin changes.
Your dermatologist might scrape your skin, remove some affected tissue, or remove an entire lesion and send it to a lab for analysis. Your specialist can remove skin cancer layer by layer until they eliminate all of the cancer.
How often should I schedule skin cancer screening?
Your dermatologist lets you know how often to schedule skin cancer and pre-skin cancer screenings based on your age and other risk factors. It’s a good idea to schedule a skin cancer screening once a year or more often if your provider recommends it. In addition, conduct skin scans on yourself regularly to detect skin cancer in its early stages.
To schedule skin cancer and pre-skin cancer screening at Dermatology Associates of Texas, call the office or book an appointment online today.
Dermatology Associates of Texas provides a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services to treat various common and uncommon skin conditions. Our team of Dermatologists, Certified Physician Assistants, Mohs surgeons, Medical Assistants, and support staff are committed to providing you exceptional care. This is not a comprehensive list of conditions, so please call the nearest office to learn more.
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