Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and treating high-risk and recurrent cases requires a precise and effective approach. Mohs surgery offers high cure rates and is particularly suited for these challenging skin cancers. Mohs surgery takes time and precision from your dermatologist to carefully remove all signs of cancer while keeping your healthy cells intact. Your dermatologists at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO, can explain how Mohs surgery can help with high-risk and recurrent skin cancers and keep you as healthy as possible. 

Understanding Mohs Surgery and Skin Cancer 

Mohs surgery is a precise surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. The procedure involves removing the cancerous tissue layer by layer and examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain. This method ensures that all cancerous cells are removed while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. 

Mohs surgery boasts the highest cure rates for skin cancer, with a success rate of up to 99% for primary tumors and 94% for recurrent tumors. This makes it an excellent choice for high-risk and recurrent skin cancers. 

By removing only the cancerous tissue and preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, Mohs surgery from your dermatologists in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO, minimizes scarring and maintains the function and appearance of the affected area. Each layer of tissue is examined during the procedure, ensuring that even the smallest cancer cells are detected and removed. This thorough approach reduces the likelihood of cancer recurrence. 

Skin cancers on the face, ears, nose, eyelids, lips, fingers, toes, and genital area are often treated with Mohs surgery due to the importance of preserving both appearance and function in these sensitive areas. For cancers that have returned after previous treatment, Mohs surgery is recommended to ensure complete removal and reduce the risk of further recurrence. 

Contact Our Dermatologists Today 

Make sure you understand the importance of Mohs surgery for high-risk and recurrent skin cancer. Contact your dermatologists at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO, to learn more about Mohs surgery and why it’s needed. Call for more information today at (719) 574-0310 for the office in Colorado Springs, CO, (719) 564-5544 for the office in Pueblo, CO, and (800) 290-2478 for the office in Trinidad, CO.