Addressing skin cancer with Mohs micrographic surgery

A definitive diagnosis of skin cancer can be scary. Still, Dr. Tony Adar of Birmingham, Alabama, can assist in providing effective treatment when the condition is caught in its earliest stages. Most types of skin cancer will benefit from excision or removal of the cancerous cells. This requires skin cancer surgery to resolve. At Ginsburg Dermatology Center, we can help!

What causes skin cancer?

Skin cancer is often related to UV, or ultraviolet light, exposure from tanning bed use or the sun. Patients who have had exposure to certain chemicals, a family history of skin cancer, or those with a weakened immune system may be more at risk of developing skin cancer. This is why our team will often recommend skin cancer screenings once a year to monitor any changes for early detection and treatment. One option for treatment is Mohs micrographic surgery, a unique process of removing cancerous skin cells for the best possible outcome.

What is Mohs micrographic surgery?

Dr. Tony Adar, our double-board-certified dermatologist at Ginsburg Dermatology Center, describes Mohs micrographic surgery as a specialized way of excising cancer cells from the skin after a diagnosis. Mohs micrographic surgery requires Dr. Tony Adar to remove thin layers of skin and view them under a microscope to leave as much healthy skin as possible while getting deep down to remove all areas of cancer.

What are the specific benefits of Mohs micrographic surgery?

There are a few advantages to choosing Mohs micrographic surgery over more traditional skin cancer surgery options. Mohs:

  • Has a high success rate of removing cancer, up to 99%
  • Leaves behind minimal scarring and disfigurement
  • Allows for treatment in hard-to-reach areas like the hands, feet, and genitals
  • Significantly reduces the risk of recurrence for many types of cancer

Seek treatment for skin cancer with Mohs micrographic surgery!

Birmingham, Alabama, area patients diagnosed with skin cancer will want to work with our double-board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Tony Adar, to find out if they are a good candidate for the Mohs micrographic surgery.

Call (205) 209-4780 to request a visit at our office at 972 Montclair Road, Suite #100 today.