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Who performs Mohs surgery close to the San Francisco Area?

A skin cancer diagnosis can be scary. Patients hear the word “cancer” and immediately become concerned about how the process of treatment will go. Fortunately, though skin cancer is one of the most diagnosed of cancers, it is one of the easiest to diagnose and treat. This is because skin cancer is visible on the surface of the skin, making it easier to detect. When patients come to Dr. Christine Lee of The Skin and Laser Treatment Institute for a skin cancer screening or for a specific area of concern on their body, they can have a biopsy done for fast and easy diagnosis. Once it has been determined that a mole, skin tag, or other growth on the skin is cancerous, patients can take action.

Who performs Mohs surgery, Walnut Creek, California

There are many methods of removing skin cancer from the body, including traditional excision. However, for patients who have skin cancer that has redeveloped numerous times, or for patients who have been diagnosed with skin cancer on a part of the body or face that is extremely noticeable, alternative treatments such as Mohs surgery may be suggested. Dr. Christine Lee is a dermatologist who performs Mohs micrographic surgery for patients in the San Francisco area.

Mohs micrographic surgery is a treatment option that is available for patients who have reoccurring cancer or cancer that has developed on a highly visible area of the body. This treatment may be suggested because it leaves as much healthy tissue as possible and helps remove cancer that may be deep within the skin. Cancer can have “roots” and burrow deep into the skin, and patients who have simple excision may not be able to remove all the cancerous cells with this traditional treatment. This is when Mohs micrographic surgery may be suggested.

Mohs is done by removing the skin layer by layer and examining it for cancerous skin cells before removing more. This method delves deep into the skin to remove all cancerous roots and ensure there are no more cells left that can cause the condition to reoccur. Patients will be left with smaller scars than with traditional methods of removing skin cancer, which is why it is also suggested for visible areas.

Dr. Christine Lee

Dr. Min-Wei Christine Lee

Dr. Christine Lee is a Board-certified Dermatologist with sub-specialties in laser surgery, cosmetic surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery, facial plastic reconstruction, and dermatologic surgery. She leads The Skin And Laser Treatment Institute as its Director and serves as Clinical Faculty for the Department of Dermatologic Surgery at the University of California San Francisco. Patients travel from across the globe for her expertise, and Dr. Lee has trained thousands of stateside and international doctors.

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