Precise, layer-by-layer removal of skin cancer with the highest cure rate available.
Skin Cancer Removal
Mohs surgery is a highly precise technique for removing skin cancer one thin layer at a time, examining each layer under a microscope on the spot until no cancer cells remain. Because the entire margin is checked in real time, it offers the highest cure rate of any skin cancer treatment while removing the least amount of healthy tissue possible.
Most commonly used for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, especially on the face, ears, and other cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas.
Performed under local anesthesia in the office. The surgeon removes a thin layer of tissue, examines it immediately under a microscope, and repeats only if cancer cells remain -- often completed in a single visit.
Most patients go home the same day with simple wound care instructions. Healing time depends on the size and location of the site, and reconstruction (stitches or a small procedure) is often done the same day.
Myth: Mohs surgery always leaves a large scar. Fact: Because it removes the least tissue necessary to clear the cancer, Mohs typically results in a smaller scar than standard excision for comparable cases.
If you've been diagnosed with basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, especially in a visible or high-risk area, ask your dermatologist whether Mohs surgery is recommended for your case.