Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery Mohs’ Micrographic Surgery is a highly specialized method of removing and examining cancerous tissue to ensure its removal. Frederic Mohs first invented this procedure, which is named after him. For the most common forms of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), this procedure has the highest cure rate (least…
WILL I GET A SCAR AFTER MOHS’ MICROGRAPHIC SURGERY?
By Robert S. Bader, M.D., Dermatologist |
One always gets a scar after any surgery. Mohs’ Surgery is a method of tumor removal. In most cases, one will receive plastic surgery to repair the defect after the tumor is removed. Therefore, it is essential to choose a surgeon who will repair the defect carefully, as this will have a significant impact on…