The Gold Standard in Skin Cancer Treatment
Why Mohs Surgery?
Mohs micrographic surgery offers the highest cure rates of any skin cancer treatment — with unmatched precision that preserves healthy tissue and minimizes scarring.
What Makes Mohs Different?
Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized, highly effective technique for removing skin cancer. Unlike traditional excision, Mohs surgery allows the surgeon to examine 100% of the surgical margins in real time — ensuring complete removal while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
Read Our FAQThe Benefits of Mohs Surgery
Highest Cure Rates
Mohs surgery achieves cure rates of up to 99% for primary basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas — significantly higher than other treatment methods.
Tissue-Sparing Precision
By examining margins layer by layer, Mohs surgery removes only cancerous tissue, preserving the maximum amount of healthy skin around the tumor.
Same-Day Results
The entire procedure — removal, lab analysis, and closure — is typically completed in a single office visit, minimizing disruption to your life.
Optimal Cosmetic Outcomes
Tissue preservation leads to smaller wounds and better cosmetic results, especially important for cancers on the face, hands, and other visible areas.
Immediate Reconstruction
Once the cancer is fully removed, reconstruction is performed the same day, reducing healing time and the need for additional procedures.
Ideal for High-Risk Cancers
Mohs is especially recommended for cancers in cosmetically sensitive areas, recurrent tumors, or cancers with aggressive growth patterns.
What to Expect During Your Procedure
Preparation
The surgical area is cleaned and a local anesthetic is administered. You will be awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Tissue Removal
A thin layer of tissue is removed from around the visible tumor. The wound is bandaged while the tissue is processed.
Lab Analysis
The removed tissue is mapped and examined under a microscope to check all margins for cancer cells. This typically takes 45–60 minutes.
Additional Layers (if needed)
If cancer cells are found at any margin, only that precise area is removed and re-examined. This cycle continues until margins are clear.
Reconstruction
Once clear margins are confirmed, the wound is closed using the most appropriate technique to achieve the best functional and cosmetic result.
Have Questions About Mohs Surgery?
Our team is happy to answer any questions you have about the procedure, recovery, or what to expect.