Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma often develops on sun-exposed areas — face, ears, neck, hands. Unlike basal cell carcinoma, SCC can occasionally spread to other parts of the body, which makes timely treatment important.
Mohs surgery is the treatment of choice for high-risk or cosmetically sensitive locations. For aggressive, poorly-defined tumors, our on-site immunohistochemical staining traces the cancer to its true margins — the same laboratory capability we use for melanoma.
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When to come in
- A firm red bump or nodule on sun-exposed skin
- A scaly or crusted patch that grows or bleeds
- A sore that does not heal
- A biopsy-confirmed SCC referred for surgery
How we treat it
Mohs micrographic surgery
Margin-controlled removal, preferred for high-risk and cosmetically sensitive sites.
Immunostained margin control
On-site immunohistochemical staining for aggressive, hard-to-define tumors.
Your surgeon will walk you through what to expect — including preparation and aftercare — before anything is scheduled.
See also: Mohs surgery, in detail
Further reading: Is a Base Tan Protective? Does a Tanning Bed Once a Week Matter? · Do I Need Sunscreen in the Car or Indoors by a Window? · Do Silicone Scar Sheets Work? · Should You Put Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol on a Cut? · Steri-Strips: When Do They Come Off, and Can I Remove Them Myself? · Should You Cover a Wound or Let It Breathe? · How Do I Know If My Stitches Are Infected? · Can Stitches Get Wet? When Can I Shower or Swim? · Can You Put Neosporin on Stitches? · Can Mohs Surgery Be Used for Melanoma? · Should You Put Neosporin on a Wound? · I Just Had a Melanoma. What Are My Odds of Getting Another One? · Is There Such a Thing as a Safe Amount of Sun?
Related procedures
Basal Cell Carcinoma
The most common skin cancer — slow to spread, but destructive locally. Mohs offers the most precise removal.
Read moreActinic Keratosis
Treatment of precancerous sun-damage lesions before they can progress to squamous cell carcinoma.
Read moreMohs Surgery for Melanoma
The most serious common skin cancer — treated here with same-day, margin-controlled Mohs surgery for appropriate cases.
Read moreRequest a Consultation
Talk to us about this procedure
Call the office and we will find a time that works.
(972) 378-06206100 Windhaven Parkway, Plano, TX 75093 · Mon-Thurs: 7:30-4 | Fri: 10-2