What is the benefit of having a dermatologist perform my surgery?

Board-certified dermatologists are the only specialists with exhaustive training in the skin's cellular architecture. When combined with advanced surgical training, it ensures the highest cure rates for skin cancer and superior aesthetic reconstruction.

Is surgery performed in the office or a hospital?

Most procedures, including Mohs surgery and the ModernLift, are performed under local anesthesia in our state-of-the-art South Tampa surgical suites, offering a safer and more convenient experience than a hospital setting.

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Dermatologic Oncology & Reconstruction

Definitive Clearance.
Restorative Artistry.

Led by double board-certified surgeon Dr. Alexander Dane, Modern Dermatology provides a higher standard of surgical care. We combine advanced oncological protocols with cosmetic surgery closure techniques to ensure complete disease eradication and invisible healing.

Surgical Portfolio

Definitive Care Pathways.

Mohs Surgery

The gold standard for skin cancer on the face, neck, and hands. Dr. Dane provides real-time microscopic clearance with a 99% cure rate and elite reconstruction.

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Skin Cancer Excision

Full-thickness curative removal of Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, and Melanoma. We utilize minimal-tension layered closures to optimize aesthetic outcomes.

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Cyst & Lipoma Removal

Definitive surgical extraction of the underlying sac or fatty growth. We focus on complete capsule removal to prevent recurrence and ensure a smooth result.

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The ModernLift

A deep plane facelift and neck lift performed by Dr. Dane under local anesthesia. This procedure restores the jawline and neck with natural, surgical precision.

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Mole Removal

Clinical clearance of atypical and aesthetic nevi. Every specimen is sent for histopathological review to ensure absolute diagnostic safety.

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Benign Growths

Rapid and aesthetic removal of skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, and other nuisance lesions using precision shave or cryo-surgical techniques.

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Surgical excellence requires an intimate understanding of anatomical tension lines.

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Surgical FAQ.

What is a 'Double Board-Certified Surgeon'?

This indicates that the surgeon has achieved certification in two distinct medical specialties. Dr. Alexander Dane is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon specializing in Dermatologic Oncology, offering an elite level of expertise in both cancer clearance and facial reconstruction.

Will I have a scar after surgery?

Any time the skin is incised, a scar will form. However, our surgeons utilize cosmetic surgery closure techniques, aligning incisions with natural skin tension lines to ensure the final result is a discreet, faint line that fades significantly over time.

Is the surgery performed under general anesthesia?

The vast majority of our procedures, including Mohs surgery and the ModernLift, are performed under awake local anesthesia. This is safer for the patient, avoids the side effects of general anesthesia, and allows for a significantly faster recovery.

How long is the typical recovery time?

For most skin cancer surgeries, patients return to daily activity immediately, avoiding heavy lifting for 1-2 weeks. Social downtime for facial procedures typically lasts 7 to 10 days.

Tampa's Premier Surgical Dermatology.

Providing definitive surgical solutions to Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Davis Islands, Beach Park, and the greater Tampa Bay region.

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