The Gold Standard of Skin Cancer Treatment
Preventing skin cancer is one of Apex Dermatology’s biggest missions. We are passionate about educating people on early skin cancer detection, sun protection, and the importance of taking good care of your body’s largest organ every single day. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, with more than 100,000 cases diagnosed annually. Globally, skin cancer has increased 310% over the past 20 years! Fortunately, the survival rate for skin cancers caught and treated early is nearly 99%. One of the reasons skin cancer is such a survivable type of cancer if caught early is Mohs skin cancer surgery. This advanced skin cancer treatment is designed to excise all cancerous tissue while leaving behind as much healthy skin as possible.
We offer a full spectrum of skin care services at our 14 Apex Skin locations across Northeast Ohio, but skin cancer prevention is our most urgent service. We aim to help you feel confident in your healthy skin by giving you the skin care knowledge, products, and treatment you need, from cosmetic treatments to medical dermatology, including the precise, effective Mohs procedure skin cancer patients can rely on to help them overcome what can be a very stressful and shocking diagnosis.
Mohs skin cancer surgery is the gold standard of skin cancer surgeries, producing the highest survivability rates while also preserving healthy skin for smaller post-operative scars. Our skilled skin cancer surgeons have completed more than 15,000 skin cancer surgeries in their careers. So, if you see a suspicious spot, please do not hesitate to contact us immediately for a same-day SPOT Check, because early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to surviving a skin cancer diagnosis. Even if you don’t see a suspicious spot, remember that you may not be seeing all of your skin very clearly (your back, for example). This is why you should schedule a full-body skin cancer screening with us once a year as well.
What is Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery?
During a Mohs micrographic surgery, your dermatologist slices away thin layers of skin in the affected area and then examines each layer under a microscope to detect signs of cancer. It can be used for fairly large skin cancer tumors. The surgeon continues removing thin slices until reaching a layer without any signs of cancer.
MOHS SKIN CANCER SURGERY HAS FOUR MAJOR BENEFITS FOR PATIENTS:
- All of the tumor is removed, which improves survival rates.
- More healthy tissue remains, meaning the smallest scar possible, which is then easier to reconstruct if necessary.
- A Mohs procedure reduces the need for additional surgeries or treatments.
- Mohs surgery is usually an outpatient procedure that uses local numbing agents. This means that patients can go home right after the procedure.
The medical community considers Mohs surgery the most effective way to remove and treat the two most common forms of skin cancer: basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas.
Take good care of your skin is the first step and seek professional care from your Apex Skin dermatologist whenever a skincare concern arises. Your skin is an important, protective barrier that breathes and requires just as much care for your overall health as any other organ of your body. Be vigilant about sunscreen and sun protection, alert us about any suspicious spots, and schedule your annual full-body skin cancer screening. If you do receive a skin cancer diagnosis, we can help with Mohs skin cancer surgery and a host of other life-saving treatments that will be tailored to your exact needs.
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