Mohs Surgery in Nashville, TN
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Cancer can be a scary word, but for people diagnosed with skin cancer, Mohs surgery at Restoration Dermatology may be the answer. Mohs surgery is a process that carefully and meticulously removes cancerous skin cells. The goal of the method is to take as little of your unaffected skin tissue as we can while still delivering an optimal success rate for skin cancer treatment. The surgical technique is used to remove squamous and basal cell carcinomas and melanomas, along with a few other, lesser-known kinds of tumors. Our team is extensively trained in the Mohs approach. We begin the procedure by thoroughly removing the malignant tissue one layer at a time. After each layer, Dr. Vineet Mishra will inspect the cell makeup of the skin to find out whether cancer is still present. Call our Nashville or Franklin, TN location today to set up your Mohs procedure.
Surgical Technique
In this process, a member of our staff will typically utilize local anesthetics to numb the affected region before incisions are made for removal. The incisions may be compared to a map (similar to a clock face) and are designed to correspond with the orientation of the skin that has been removed. The excised layer is suspended, processed, and then examined under the microscope. When additional cancer roots are detected, they're marked with the corresponding map and the process is repeated. The method continues until a fresh layer with no remaining cancer is achieved. The amount of layers removed is dependent on the stage of the cancer and how long it was present. The conclusion of the process will render a wound. Healing solutions vary, from easy sutures to close the wound to more complicated cosmetic (plastic) operations for larger wounds.
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When confronting a skin cancer diagnosis, it's imperative to do thorough research and find an experienced Mohs surgeon who is an ideal fit for your own expectations and needs. Success rates of the procedure are directly connected to your physician's ability and expertise. To learn more about the experience, training, and success rates of our office, call Restoration Dermatology today and simply schedule an appointment.