Mohs Surgery
A precise surgical technique for removing skin cancer layer by layer, with each layer examined microscopically during the procedure to ensure complete tumor removal while sparing maximum healthy tissue.
Definition
A precise surgical technique for removing skin cancer layer by layer, with each layer examined microscopically during the procedure to ensure complete tumor removal while sparing maximum healthy tissue.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the gold standard for treating basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas such as the face, ears, and hands. The surgeon removes a thin layer of tissue, maps it, and examines it under a microscope while the patient waits. If cancer cells are found at the margins, another layer is removed from the precise area where cancer remains, and the process repeats until clear margins are achieved. This approach offers cure rates exceeding 99 percent for primary skin cancers while preserving the greatest amount of healthy tissue. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting and may take several hours depending on tumor complexity.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about mohs surgery — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1How long will my Mohs surgery appointment take?
- 2Will I need someone to drive me home after Mohs surgery?
- 3What kind of scar will I have after Mohs surgery?
- 4How do I care for my wound after Mohs surgery?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk schedules Mohs surgery consultations and procedure days, provides detailed pre-operative instructions, and answers questions about what to expect on the day of surgery. It assists with post-operative follow-up scheduling and directs urgent concerns about wound healing or complications to the surgical team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about mohs surgery.
A precise surgical technique for removing skin cancer layer by layer, with each layer examined microscopically during the procedure to ensure complete tumor removal while sparing maximum healthy tissue. Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the gold standard for treating basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas such as the face, ears, and hands. The surgeon removes a thin layer of tissue, maps it, and examines it under a microscope while the patient waits.
Your dermatology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules Mohs surgery consultations and procedure days, provides detailed pre-operative instructions, and answers questions about what to expect on the day of surgery. It assists with post-operative follow-up scheduling and directs urgent concerns about wound healing or complications to the surgical team.
Your dermatology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules Mohs surgery consultations and procedure days, provides detailed pre-operative instructions, and answers questions about what to expect on the day of surgery. It assists with post-operative follow-up scheduling and directs urgent concerns about wound healing or complications to the surgical team.
Your dermatology provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk schedules Mohs surgery consultations and procedure days, provides detailed pre-operative instructions, and answers questions about what to expect on the day of surgery. It assists with post-operative follow-up scheduling and directs urgent concerns about wound healing or complications to the surgical team.
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