Heibel Dermatology in Lincoln, NE is on the cutting edge of skin cancer treatment. Their board certified dermatologists are passionate about their work, and they believe in offering the best treatments available to their patients whether they're treating cancer or psoriasis. 

Today, there are many dermatological surgery options for those who are diagnosed with skin cancer. Among the most popular techniques at Heibel Dermatology is Mohs surgery, which utilizes minimally invasive techniques to remove skin cancer in a targeted outpatient procedure.

For those considering Mohs surgery, the dermatologists from Heibel Dermatology have created this basic guide to outline facts regarding this exciting new process:

• Who is a suitable candidate for Mohs surgery? Most dermatologists agree that people who have recurrent skin cancer, incompletely removed skin cancer, new skin cancer, and skin cancer in highly visible places (e.g. face, neck) can benefit from Mohs surgery.
• What are the major benefits to Mohs surgery over older methods of removing skin cancer? Mohs surgery pinpoints exactly where the affected tissue is, which means that only infected areas are removed. This results in removing as little healthy tissue as possible, meaning a smaller incision; smaller incisions mean fewer chances for infection, and smaller subsequent scarring.
• What is the success rate of Mohs surgery? According to the American College of Mohs Surgery, the cure rate for the surgery is 99% successful for newly diagnosed skin cancer, and 95% for recurring skin cancers.
• What is the recovery time for Mohs surgery? When it comes to recovery everyone is different, but most people are able to return to normal activities (work, school, etc.) the day following Mohs surgery. Typically, heavy lifting, sports, or other highly athletic activities are discouraged for a short period of time following the surgery. Most patients can return to all of their physical activities after a couple of weeks.

Facing a diagnosis of skin cancer shouldn’t make you feel helpless. There are a multitude of options, and with innovations like Mohs surgery, treatment has never been more accurate or less invasive than it is today. For more information on Mohs surgery, call Heibel Dermatology in Lincoln, Nebraska at (402) 488-6969.