Mohs Micrographic Surgery
About Mohs Micrographic Surgery
What is it?
Developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederick Mohs, Mohs micrographic surgery is an extremely effective treatment for a variety of skin cancers. Due to its accuracy, high success rate, and cosmetically appropriate outcomes, Mohs remains the gold standard for skin cancer removal. Dr. Mitchell is highly trained to perform this precise surgery with skill and technique refined through years of experience and study.
What to expect
Dr, Mitchell dedicates all of her attention to treating skin cancer patients. During a Mohs procedure she administers lidocaine to numb the local tissue and ensure a completely painless experience. She then removes the cancer with careful, narrow margins, attempting to spare normal surrounding tissue. She examines this tissue microscopically, evaluating 100% of the margin to ensure no cancerous cells are left behind. If any margin is positive, she returns to remove that specific area, as she has mapped it and knows where the cancer cells lie. The process continues until the margin is 100% clear of tumor. She then crafts the best reconstruction for the patient based on cosmetic and functional needs.
After the procedure
The Mohs procedure has a proven high success rate (studies have shown 5-year cure rates of over 99% for new cancers) and grants patients quicker recovery times (2-4 weeks) than other skin cancer procedures. You can anticipate wearing a bandage for 1-3 weeks postoperatively depending on the complexity of the surgery. Our team will be here to support you should any needs arise during the postoperative period. The cosmetic outcomes of Dr. Mitchell’s repairs are consistently stellar.
Provider/Team
Dr. Mitchell is double board certified in Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. She is known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, painless surgical experience, and phenomenal cosmetic outcomes. She feels that each patient’s experience and outcome is a reflection of her work, so she takes tremendous pride in what she does for every patient. Her team is uniquely kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable and here to support you through the entire process from diagnosis to complete recovery.
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