An Introduction to Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs micrographic surgery involves removing the visible skin cancer and layers of adjacent skin and soft tissue to facilitate microscopic examination of the excised tissue. Developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederic Mohs, this surgery is the gold standard treatment that offers the highest cure rates in the treatment of basal cell and squamous cell cancers of the skin. Learn more at www.asds.net/m....
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[@joeblow9295]

I have had 9 basal cell carcinomas removed only one with the light mohs incision no stitches just a little divot scoop no stitches needed the other eight needed a lot of stitches one basal cell I let go thinking it would a small divot scoop I let go but it was much worse the Dr said it looked like it was going on in center of my chest for over five years but it only started to get a scab and crack and bleed for less than a month before I went to get it removed That was so foolish he had to make what looked like the mark of zoro in the middle of my chest over 25 stitches to close the Z.lol since then I get checked every 6 months with no malignancies for 31/2 years then after 3 1/2 years I just had my 9th basal cell removed got about a 2 inch scar on my right neck by the clavicle it took about 7 or eight very close stitches but I really want to say I have been taking Nicotinamide 1000 mg a day 500 mg 2 x a day 1 500 mg before breakfast and another 500 mg pill after lunch and I have only had 1 basal cell in 3 1/2 years I feel the Nicotinamide has helped keeping away the extra malignant basal cells I mostly just get pre -cancer cells that I have frozen off and that's a lot better than surgery last year the Dermatologist prescribed my with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) but I only put the cream on my upper chest and shoulders front and back that stuff made me look like a went through a fire but I did not put enough on my neck area and that is where my last basal cell was The 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a very unsightly treatment and causes a lot of discomfort but the Dr Said it removed many furture pre cancers and cancers from forming .So I will keep taking the Nicotinamide and keep getting 6 month check ups and have these basal cells removed ASAP from now on good luck to all those who are suffering with life long skin cancers . But the sooner they are removed the smaller the scar . I learned the hard way you can say I got fooled by the small Mohs procedure I had the first time best of luck to all your friend Zoro lol

[@shawn1869]

Thank you for sharing

[@patrickpatrick9132]

Too bad they can’t put you under. These type surgeries are tiresome.

[@tomcat6933]

I have had 6 moh's surgeries. My 7th surgery on my nose is next week. I look like a chucky doll now

[@charleshalterman4003]

Good production.

[@binebum1]

Wonderful thank you

[@elizabethguzman9914]

Good info,thanks

[@sarahbrennan1342]

Great explanation 🌺

[@QQ-ph2jk]

Good informed video 👍🏼

[@carole1a]

im dreading every thing..suspected cancer in nose..whats the pain level after surgery,please.xx

[@la8833]

I had mohs surgery on my nose. The nostril. The surgery itself wasn't painful at all. The recovery isn't bad. It's the shots to numb you is what hurts like hell. Sorry to say but it's the truth.

[@carole1a]

@@la8833 had the op, nose removed,no pain at all,,,its the recovery whats bad [ for me] very weak ..constant dripping where nose was,,if id known it was going to be this bad, iwouldnt have had the op.yet again every ones recovery is different,xx

[@vickitoney1891]

I had the surgery on my nostrils. The doctor had to take cartridge from both ears. This happened in January of 2023. Now it has reappeared. I moved in June 2024. Waiting for the procedure the middle of April. I hope the new doctor takes care of this cancer !