Facial skin cancer resection, also known as Mohs surgery, is considered one of the most effective techniques for the treatment of skin cancers of the face, particularly basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs), the two most common types of skin cancers.
Our team of North American and European Board Certified expert otolaryngologists offer a multidisciplinary approach for the management and treatment of cancer while sparing healthy tissues and causing minimum scarring and discomfort to the patient.
How is the procedure performed?
Facial skin cancer resection surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia depending on the location and size of the tumor. The surgeon then uses a scalpel to remove a thin layer of visible cancerous tissue. In some cases, the tissue may have roots or extensions that might not be visible from the surface.
Once the cancerous tumor has been removed, the physician may leave the wound open to heal naturally or stitch it up, depending on the size and location of the tumor.
