Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the most advanced and effective procedure for the treatment of skin cancer that is available today. 

In Mohs surgery, a microscope is used to trace the edges of these tumors and ensure the cancers are removed down to their roots during the initial surgery. Because of this microscopic precision, only the cancerous tissue is removed, while the surrounding healthy tissue is left intact and unharmed.

It is for this reason that Mohs surgery is especially useful for anatomic and functionally important areas such as the eyelids, nose, and lips, as well as other cosmetically sensitive areas of the face.

The Mohs technique is used most often to treat squamous and basal cell carcinomas. Some melanomas, as well as other types of skin cancer may be treated using Mohs.

Tissue sparing and extraordinarily low recurrence rates make Mohs surgery the gold standard and procedure of choice for treating specific skin cancers. If you have been diagnosed with skin cancer, please contact the specialists at Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery to see if you would be a good candidate for Mohs surgery.

For more on Mohs Surgery, visit: American Academy of Dermatology (AAD.org).