Considered the most effective and precise method of skin cancer removal with a high cure rate and aesthetic outcome.

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Definitive guide on Mohs Surgery, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more.

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Mohs Surgery

A Mohs surgery procedure can cost anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. The actual cost of a Mohs surgery is dependent upon insurance, location, plastic surgeon, and length and involvement of the surgical procedure.

A Mohs surgery (a.k.a. Mohs micrographic surgery) is the gold standard dermatology procedure performed by a specialized dermatologist for many types of skin cancers. The Mohs surgeon can precisely remove cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue in this effective treatment. 

A Mohs procedure involves removal of thin layers of tissue for review by a pathologist to determine margins of healthy tissue and cancer cells. The Mohs Surgeon can then repeat thin layers of tissue sample removal with a scalpel at the surgical site until the entire tumor is removed, and the patient is free of cancer cells. This is all done in the same visit with wait times in between each step. A Mohs dermatologic surgery is the gold standard for many common types of skin cancer as it has the highest cure rate with excellent cosmetic results.

There are alternative surgical techniques such as the shave excision technique which does not require stitches and creates a very small scar, the punch excision which can treat deeper lesions less than eight millimeters, and the surgical excision which treats lesions greater than eight millimeters.

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Skin

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- Wear SPF sunscreen daily and limit sun exposure

Before Treatment

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- Local anesthesia is applied
- Skin tissue excised and sent to pathology
- This step is repeated as needed until pathology is clear of malignant cells
- Wound is closed

During Treatment

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Immediately After Treatment

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- Return to all non strenuous activities
- Stitches removed after a few days
- Incision site will remain red and raised for a few weeks

1 to 7 Days After Treatment

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- The results of a Mohs surgery are permanent and complete removal of the skin lesion
- Patients are advised to limit sun exposure and practice good skincare to lessen the risk of scarring and/or recurrence

Result Notes

Mohs surgery is a surgical skin lesion removal procedure. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after a Mohs surgery:

Mohs surgery is considered the most effective and precise method of skin cancer removal with a high cure rate and aesthetic outcome.

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