Reasons for Mohs Micrographic Surgery
When your doctor informs you that you need the Mohs Micrographic Surgery procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
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- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Mohs Micrographic Surgery is Performed
Reasons for Procedure
This surgery is most often used to treat basal and squamous cell carcinomas and other more rare skin cancers that:
- Appear on the face (including eye lids, lips), scalp, ears, neck, shins, hands, fingers, feet, toes, and genitals
- Were previously treated and came back
- Occur near scar tissue
- Are large
- Have poorly-defined edges
- Are growing rapidly
This surgery is an effective and precise way to treat basal and squamous cell skin cancers. It offers a good chance for complete removal of the cancer, while sparing normal tissue.
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 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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