How Mohs surgery from your dermatologist in Staten Island, NY, Linden, and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, can help your child

Have you heard about Mohs micrographic surgery? It is one of the most advanced skincare options available today. It works by examining and treating skin layers one layer at a time. It’s been used successfully on adults for years, and now it’s available for children too.

Dr. Patricia McCormack is an adult and pediatric dermatologist who offers a wide range of dermatology services, including Mohs micrographic surgery. She has three convenient office locations in Staten Island, NY, Linden, and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, to help you and your family.

In a recent article published in the Dermatology Times, Mohs is discussed as an excellent option for children, because treatment is conservative and doesn’t require the amount of tissue removal of other surgical treatments. This is especially important due to the small size of the treatment area.

Mohs offers dermatologists the ability to examine tissue directly, under a microscope, using a layer-by-layer approach. This approach offers several important advantages when treating children. Consider that Mohs micrographic surgery is:

• Less invasive, because only the diseased and damaged tissue is removed
• Aesthetically pleasing, because there is minimal to no scarring
• Effective, offering a high cure rate for skin tumors and other skin conditions
• More comfortable, because in many cases, treatment only requires local anesthetic

Mohs treatment is typically performed on an outpatient basis. This allows for a reduced cost and more convenience for you and your child.

To read the complete article “Mohs Micrographic Presents Challenges in Kids” please click here.

To learn more about Mohs micrographic surgery and how it can help your child, talk with Dr. Patricia McCormack. You can reach her in Staten Island, NY, at (718) 698-1616, Linden, NJ, at (908) 925-8877, or Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, at (732) 295-1331, so call now!