How Effective is Skin Cancer Surgery? Success Rates and Outcomes

Surgery is a common solution to treat skin cancer. You may be wondering how effective it is and what outcome you can expect. Dr. Henry Clever and Dr. Katherine Glaser at First Capitol Surgical Dermatology in St. Charles, MO, provide diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.

What You Need To Know About Skin Cancer Surgery

Skin cancer surgery is a very effective way to treat skin cancer. The most effective way to treat skin cancer is with Mohs micrographic surgery, which boasts success rates of up to 99% for non-melanoma skin cancers.

Mohs skin cancer offers important benefits, making it a popular treatment for skin cancer patients. In addition to its high success rates, Mohs micrographic surgery is:

• Conservative, because only abnormal tissue is removed
• Effective, because the layer-by-layer approach allows for precise removal of abnormal tissue
• More aesthetically pleasing, because there is minimal scarring
• Convenient, because Mohs surgery is typically performed in one outpatient visit

In addition to Mohs micrographic surgery, other skin cancer surgical methods include:

• Cutting out abnormal tissue with instruments, known as excision
• Scraping abnormal tissue and applying electric current to kill abnormal skin cells, known as curettage and dessication

The success of these methods of skin cancer surgery depends on the size and location of the skin cancer, your characteristics, and other factors. Your dermatologic surgeon can advise you on the risks and benefits of each type of surgery, and which surgical method might be right for you.

Want To Know More About Skin Cancer Surgery?

Talk with the experts to learn more about the effectiveness, success rates, and outcomes of skin cancer surgeries. Call Dr. Henry Clever and Dr. Katherine Glaser at First Capitol Surgical Dermatology in St. Charles, MO. You can reach them in the office by calling (636) 916-1300, so call today.