{"id":1683,"date":"2020-09-03T13:58:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T17:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=1683"},"modified":"2020-09-03T13:58:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T17:58:24","slug":"what-is-mohs-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/what-is-mohs-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Mohs Surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mohs micrographic surgery, more commonly known as \u201cMohs surgery,\u201d is a procedure that removes skin cancer cells one layer at a time. This technique allows surgeons to preserve healthy skin cells while fully removing the cancerous cells. Mohs surgery has a very high cure rate, is low-risk and can be completed in a doctor\u2019s office without general anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is Mohs Surgery Performed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/medium-iStock-514880133.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor examining patient for signs of skin cancer\" class=\"wp-image-1684\" width=\"347\" height=\"231\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/plastic-surgery\/mohs-reconstruction\/\">Mohs surgery is typically performed to treat high-risk basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer<\/a>, which are the most common types of skin cancer. Both types develop in the top layer of skin, called the epidermis, usually on highly-exposed areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basal cell and squamous cell cancers are typically\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Located on the face, neck, scalp, fingers, toes or genitals<\/li><li>Rapid-growing and recurrent<\/li><li>Large with poorly-defined edges<\/li><li>Aggressive in their tissue pattern, as determined by a skin biopsy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohs surgery can also be performed to treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lentigo malignant melanoma<\/li><li>Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)<\/li><li>Extramammary Paget\u2019s disease<\/li><li>Microcystic adnexal carcinoma<\/li><li>Merkel cell carcinoma<\/li><li>Sebaceous carcinoma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Potential Risks of Mohs Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mohs surgery is considered highly safe. Risks are possible, though uncommon, and include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The wound reopening or pulling apart<\/li><li>Surgical wound tissue dying due to lack of blood flow<\/li><li>Blood collecting under the skin<\/li><li>Infection<\/li><li>Damage to nerve endings<\/li><li>Scarring<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-surgical scar takes up to one year to fully heal. During this time, the scar may appear red or feel hard, bumpy or itchy \u2013 these features are normal and usually temporary. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Prepare for Mohs Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will give you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/preparing-for-mohs-surgery-3010864\" title=\"Mohs Surgery: Overview | Very Well Health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full list of instructions to prepare for Mohs surgery<\/a>, but some of the preparation may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stopping certain medications (like aspirin and ibuprofen) and supplements (like ginkgo biloba, vitamin E and fish oil) before surgery<\/li><li>Stopping smoking, which can increase risk for postoperative complications<\/li><li>Stopping alcohol for at least 48 hours before and after surgery to prevent bleeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Mohs surgery or to schedule a consultation with an ENT physician, <a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/locations\/\">call the experts at Hampton Roads ENT<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohs micrographic surgery, more commonly known as \u201cMohs surgery,\u201d is a procedure that removes skin cancer cells one layer at a time. This technique allows surgeons to preserve healthy skin cells while fully removing the cancerous cells. 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