Doctor Charles D. Kennard of Arlington Skin Surgery specializes in the removal of skin cancers using only Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Dr. Kennard is also highly experienced and trained in Reconstructive Surgery. We maintain certifications to ensure that your surgery is provided in a facility that meets or exceeds stringent accreditation standards and sets it apart from other facilities in the area.
Our facilities are certified compliant for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Our facilities are certified compliant for Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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Mohs micrographic surgery is a highly specialized procedure for the removal of skin cancer. It was originally developed in the 1930's by Dr. Frederick Mohs. It is used to treat many types of skin cancer. Skin cancer begins in the uppermost layer of the skin, grows downward, and spreads horizontally along the surface of the skin.
The pre-operative visit will allow Dr. Kennard to examine your skin cancer, review your medical history, and determine whether the technique of Mohs micrographic surgery is the most suitable way of treating your skin cancer. Also, it gives you an opportunity to learn about the procedure. Every skin cancer is different, and because of the high demand for and extended nature of Mohs micrographic surgery, careful scheduling is necessary.
When you arrive for surgery, the surgical assistant will take you to the surgery suite and prepare the involved area of skin for surgery. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them. The area of skin containing the cancer will be anesthetized. It usually takes about 30 minutes to anesthetize the involved area and to remove the tissue.
A follow-up period of observation for at least five years is necessary after the wound is healed. You will usually be asked to return within a week, then in four to six weeks. After this, your follow up may be handled by your referring physician. Should there be any recurrence of the skin cancer after the Mohs micrographic surgery, it may be detected at once and treated.
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