Mohs micrographic surgery
Precision skin cancer treatment
Mohs micrographic surgery is specialized surgery in a clinic setting for the removal of skin cancers in sensitive areas like the face and neck.
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What it is
Mohs micrographic surgery is a procedure used to treat skin cancer. It is commonly used for cancer that:
- has a high risk for coming back again
- has returned after being treated
- is found in areas such as the head, neck, hands, and feet.
During surgery, the cancer tissue is removed and checked by your surgeon. If cancer remains, then additional skin is taken until all the cancer tissue has been removed.
The length of surgery will depend on how many stages of tissue need to be removed. Your surgeon won't know how many stages are going to be needed until the surgery has started. For most people, the surgery is approximately 4 hours.