Surgical Dermatology

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Nearly 1 in 5 individuals will develop some form of skin cancer in their lives. However, with early detection, it can be treated quickly and with a high cure rate.

At Ocean Skin and Vein we are all board-certified dermatologists who are experts in the detection, prevention, and management of all skin cancers.

We have cutting-edge treatment options, including excisions, Mohs micrographic surgery, and superficial radiation treatment as a non-invasive option.

Skin Cancer screening

Types of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It appears as a small red, pink pimple that will continue to grow. It has various patterns of growth and can spontaneously bleed.

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Excisions

Excisions

Surgical excision is recommended for malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) skin lesions and growths.

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MOHS Surgery

Mohs Surgery

Developed by Frederic E. Mohs, M.D. in the 1930s, Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a highly precise, effective method that excises not only visible skin cancer but also any “roots” that may have extended beneath the surface of the skin.

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Superficial Radiation Surgery

Superficial Radiation Surgery

Radiation interacts with a cancerous cell and alters the cell’s DNA (or genetic make-up) such that the cancerous cells are not allowed to replicate.

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