What is MOHS micrographic surgery In Zionsville, IN?
MOHS surgery is the most precise technique available for removal of skin cancers and has the highest cure rate (98-99%). It is especially suited to treating BCC’s on the face where it is critical to remove the minimum amount of tissue and ensure no tumor is left behind. Essentially, it is a technique that allows the surgeon to test the edges of the excision on the day of the surgery while you wait. It allows the surgeon to remove only a very narrow margin of normal skin around the tumor and to remove further skin if the edges are found to be not clear of tumor. MOHS micrographic surgery was named after its inventor, Dr. Frederick Mohs. A MOHS surgeon requires many years of medical and specialized training.
The Technique
After the removal of the visible portion of the tumor by excision or curettage (debulking), there are two basic steps to each MOHS Micrographic Surgery stage. First, a thin layer of tissue is surgically excised from the base of the site. This layer is generally only 1-2 mm larger than the clinical tumor. Next, this tissue is processed in a unique manner and examined under the microscope. On the microscopic slides the doctor examines the entire bottom surface and outside edges of the tissue. (This differs from the frozen sections prepared in a hospital setting which, in fact, represent only a tiny sampling of the tumor margins.) This tissue has been marked to orient top to bottom and left to right. If any tumor is seen during the microscopic examination, its location is established, and a thin layer of additional tissue is excised from the involved area. The microscopic examination is then repeated. The entire process is repeated until no tumor is found.
Once the tumor is completely removed, your MOHS surgeon with repair the defect, using the most suitable plastic surgical technique to give the best chance of an excellent cosmetic outcome.
If you have been considering body chemosurgery treatments, we recommend you contact Dr. Sally Booth today. She can confirm if you are a good candidate for the MOHS treatment.
What Is The Cost Of MOHS Micrographic Surgery In Zionsville and Carmel?
The price of MOHS micrographic surgery varies for each person depending on the extent of treatment necessary. Booth Dermatology & Cosmetic Care Center of Zionsville accepts CareCredit® financing options that work with every budget! Please speak to our concierge team for more information.