Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

Being diagnosed with skin cancer can be overwhelming, and thinking about the next steps might make you feel stressed and worried. It is important that you understand what your next steps might be and that there are ways to remove skin cancer and keep as many healthy cells intact as possible. That’s what makes Mohs surgery so special. Our dermatologists at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO, can explain what Mohs surgery is and why it’s different from other types of skin cancer surgeries.

The Importance of Mohs Surgery

When you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer, it’s important to talk to your dermatologist about what the next steps may be. They want to ensure that your healthy cells stay intact and that all the cancer is removed before it can spread to other areas of your body. This is another reason why it’s so important to be able to catch signs of skin cancer as early as possible.

With Mohs surgery, our dermatologist in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Trinidad, CO, will carefully remove the cancerous cells one layer at a time. After each layer, the cells will be checked under a microscope to ensure that only a few healthy cells are removed. This continues until all the cancerous cells are completely removed. This surgery has a high cure rate because your dermatologist is able to understand where the cancer may be, and everything is thoroughly examined to ensure a high success rate.

Once the procedure is done, the area will be closed off and you’ll be able to go home the same day. This ensures that much of your healthy tissue is preserved and that your body is able to properly recover.

Contact Our Dermatologist Today

Find out what makes Mohs surgery so special. 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 so important. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment 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.