We’ve heard about sunburns and sunscreen, fair complexions and temperate climates, but this does not explain how these risks lead to the development of basal cell carcinoma in the skin. “It’s not as big of a black box as it used to be,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, skin cancer specialist and Mohs micrographic surgeon in Austin, Texas. “In fact, years Continue reading
Staples, stitches steri-strips, and tissue glue – it seems there are so many ways to close the skin after surgery today. Suturing remains one of the standard methods for closing a surgical wound or after Mohs surgery, and ensuring the skin heals well. “It’s not exactly Cat Gut,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon in Austin, Continue reading
Mohs Micrographic Surgery has become a gold standard for removing skin cancer from the body with exceedingly high cure rates. However, it may not always be possible. There are certain situations where other treatment options for skin cancer treatment might be recommended. “There are actually a number of ways to treat skin cancer,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board-certified Dermatologist Continue reading
Patient who are unfamiliar with dermatologic surgery, or who have been who have been diagnosed with skin cancer for their first time, often worry or feel anxious about what kind of treatment they might need to receive. The word ‘cancer’ all to often often conjures up images of extensive surgery, chemotherapy and potentially radiation. “The majority of patients diagnosed with Continue reading
The thought of Mohs skin cancer surgery can be daunting for some. This surgery can almost guarantee permanent removal of skin cancer, with over 99% cure rates. Still, a number of patients feel anxious about the procedure. “Sleepless nights,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, a board-certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon in Austin, Texas. “I think it’s the unknown, or not Continue reading
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is used for the treatment various types of skin cancer. It does this by removing as little tissue as possible, while still ridding the skin of the cancerous tissue. This is a very accurate and minimally invasive approach to treating your skin cancer. But as with all surgeries, there is always a possibility of complications after your Continue reading
Preparing for surgery is a crutial part of any medical procedure, including Mohs surgery for the removal of skin cancer. Whether it’s Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, or Melanoma, there is vital health information that you should relay to your surgeon to help ensure the most optimal outcome and easiest, event-free recovery after your surgery. Please make sure to Continue reading
Bowen’s Disease, or Squamous Cell Carcinoma in situ, is a skin cancer found in the outermost layer of the skin. It is generally considered a precursor to invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and should not be ignored. Bowen’s disease is not considered an indolent tumor and requires treatment to ensure it does not spread, invade local structures or spread beyond the skin. Continue reading
Once you have gone through your Mohs Surgery process for skin cancer, you can be left wondering what to do at this point. After consulting with you doctor regarding your stitches, it’s important to understand the best way to care for your surgical wound to ensure optimal healing. “The truth is, each surgeon recommend a slightly different approach to wound Continue reading
After finding out it necessary to undergo Mohs Micrographic Surgery to remove a skin cancer, patients often have a number if questions. One common question that patients have is regarding the amount of time that the surgery will take. The honest answer is that it is different for each person. “Unfortunately, this is one question that is difficult to answer,” Continue reading
