Advantages of Mohs Surgery
- Mohs surgery offers the highest cure rate of any skin cancer treatment (upwards of 98% based on data for primary basal cell and squamous cell treatment)
- It preserves the greatest amount of normal tissue, thereby reducing the potential for scarring or disfigurement
- The Mohs technique is cost effective relative to other surgical options
- It is performed during a single, outpatient visit under local anesthetic
Indications for Mohs Surgery
- Skin cancers on the head and neck, particularly in high-risk areas (ears, lips, nose, and eyelids)
- Tumors with poorly defined borders
- Tumors greater than 2 cm in diameter
- Recurrent or incompletely excised tumors
- Skin cancers demonstrating aggressive growth
