The procedure requires specialized personnel, in Colombia there are few centers that offer the service and very few specialists trained in Mohs surgery. At Pell you will find trained specialists who offer Mohs surgery.

Removal of tumor tissue by making specially designed cuts. Once the tumor is removed, 100% of the margins of the excised tissue are reviewed under the microscope to confirm that the tumor has been completely removed. If a cancer cell is detected, the previous procedure is immediately repeated, but only in the affected area, until total cure is achieved.

Once the tumor has been completely removed, the best option is decided to perform an aesthetic reconstruction of the defect seeking to preserve function and the least possible scar.

Most patients notice some tension in the wound that decreases over time. Some degree of itching after wound healing is normal and improves with the application of a moisturizing cream. Most tumors affect some superficial nerve branches, so it can take a year for normal sensation to return to the area. Until then, sensations of tingling or numbness may coexist in the area. The tissue surrounding the wound contains a much higher blood supply than normal for the healing process. This leads to the skin appearing pinker and more sensitive to changes in temperature. Both the sensitivity and redness disappear over time. It must be taken into account that the definitive appearance of a scar should be assessed one year after the intervention.

Skin cancer usually occurs on the face, hands, and forearms. Skin cancer usually occurs on the face, hands, and forearms. What does the treatment consist of? In most cases, treatment consists of removing the tumor through a surgical procedure. Surgery must remove the tumor and cover the defect leaving the tumor behind. In PELL, the reconstruction of the defect is performed with the aim of restoring the function of the affected area and leaving the least amount of scar possible.