Skin Cancer Diagnosis &Treatment | Mohs Micrographic Surgery
| Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Skin Repairs | Growth Removal
Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment:
Skin cancers are rather common tumors that increase in frequency as our life span increases and as we receive more sun exposure. There are several types of skin cancers including Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melanoma. A variety of treatment modalities ranging from Excisional Surgery, Laser Surgery, Cryosurgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery are available at Suncoast Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center. http://www.aad.org/
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery:
This is employed for difficult skin cancers and to ensure the greatest probability of cure while preserving the normal tissue. This method differs from all other methods of treating skin cancer in that a complete microscopic examination of all removed tissue is performed through a detailed technique. http://www.mohssurgery.org/
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Skin Repairs:
After skin cancers are successfully removed, it may be necessary to reconstruct the defect. We use great care in planning and executing reparative techniques for our patients. We also perform a great many scar revisions, attempting to recreate a more natural appearance. http://www.aad.org/
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Growth Removal:
The removal of nevi (moles), warts, age spots, cysts and other lesions can be accomplished through a variety of modalities. http://www.aad.org/
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