Mohs Surgery
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On-Site Skin Cancer Treatment
Mohs surgery is a highly specialized dermatologic surgery technique for treating skin cancer. It offers a cure rate of up to 99%, even for cancers that have been previously treated using other methods.
Sunrise Dermatology has two full-time, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons on staff. We offer on-site diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer (including melanoma) and Mohs reconstructive surgery.
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons
We offer Mohs surgery at both our Daphne and Mobile office locations, bringing advanced skin cancer care closer to our patients across Alabama’s Gulf Coast.
Our surgeons are fellowship-trained American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) members, which means they have completed one or two years of additional training under the direction of skilled practitioners.
What Is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs micrographic surgery is the most advanced and effective treatment procedure for skin cancer available today. The procedure is performed by specially trained surgeons who have completed fellowship training in addition to a three-year dermatology residency.
The Mohs procedure has been continually refined since it was initially developed by Dr. Frederic E. Mohs in the 1930s. With the Mohs technique, physicians are able to see beyond the visible disease to precisely identify and remove the entire tumor, layer by layer while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue intact and unharmed. As the most exact and precise method of tumor removal, it minimizes the chance of re-growth and lessens the potential for scarring or disfigurement.
Mohs surgeons are specially trained in surgery, pathology, and reconstruction. Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate of all treatments for skin cancer — up to 99% — with the best cosmetic outcome possible. The Mohs technique is the treatment of choice for cancers of the face and other sensitive areas as it relies on the accuracy of a microscopic surgical procedure to trace the edges of the cancer and ensure complete removal of all tumors during the initial surgery.
To learn more about Mohs surgery, visit the American College of Mohs Surgery website.
Skin Cancer Risk & Treatment
Living on the Gulf Coast, we know the areas beautiful beaches and outdoor activities are a draw all year. At Sunrise Dermatology, it is our goal to keep our patients’ skin healthy by encouraging regular skin care screenings and by offering treatments designed for positive results.
We recommend annual skin cancer screenings, especially if you have fair skin, a family history of skin cancer, extensive sun exposure or use the tanning bed. Call our office to schedule your skincare exam with our experienced medical team today.
As skin cancer specialists, we strive to ensure that our patients fully understand their skin cancer and which treatment options best suit this diagnosis. The three main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma.
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common type of skin cancer, is often found on the face, neck, and other parts of the body where the skin has experienced chronic sun exposure or tanning bed use. A BCC can appear as an open sore, a red patch or a pink, pearly growth. This type of skin cancer is easily treated if caught early.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer. It occurs most commonly on the face, neck, scalp, or locations exposed to chronic sun. SCC can also occur on the mucosal surfaces of the mouth and genitalia. This type of skin cancer may appear as a wart-like growth, an open sore or a scaly and crusty lesion.
Melanoma is considered one of the most dangerous and aggressive types of skin cancer. These lesions are typically dark brown or black but can also be pink or sometimes even white or blue. Intense sun exposure, tanning bed use, and family history are all risk factors for the development of melanoma. Irregularly shaped, changing, non-healing or bleeding moles should be evaluated by your skin care expert. Melanoma is typically cured by surgical intervention if caught early.
Concerned About a Spot on Your Skin? Schedule a skin cancer screening with Sunrise Dermatology today.