Mohs Micrographic Surgery(MMS)

This is a surgery for skin cancer. With this
technique, the surgeon carefully studies tissue as it
is removed to make sure no cancer cells are left
behind. It's often used for cancers of the face and
neck. It can be good for cancers that are rare or
aggressive. If you have questions on how your insurance
covers this please call us at 50-443-5416.

To begin, your skin is numbed. The surgeon
removes the cancerous tissue on your skin's
surface. Then, a deeper layer of skin is removed.
The surgeon carefully divides it into sections and
records how they were positioned in your skin.

Next, your surgical site is bandaged. You wait while
the surgeon studies the tissue samples. They are
frozen and are examined under a microscope. The
surgeon looks for any signs that cancer cells may
extend down past the tissue that was removed. If it
looks like cancer cells remain, the surgeon will take
away more cells. This process is repeated until all
of the cancer is removed.

When the surgery is done, the surgical site is
closed and bandaged. If you need reconstructive
surgery, a specialist may finish the procedure. Your
healthcare provider will give you tips to help you
heal.