When is Mohs surgery necessary?
While each patient is unique, Mohs surgery is typically deemed appropriate in four scenarios: When a tumor develops in an area of the body where it is not effectively curable by other methods. • When a tumor is located on a part of the body such as the nose, eye, ear or lip and it is desirable to save as much normal tissue as possible. • When a previously-treated cancer has returned. • When the margin or the extent of a tumor cannot be easily defined. • What is the advantage of Mohs surgery over other treatments? With a 99% success rate, Mohs surgery is the most effective treatment available. The procedure creates the smallest possible defect. Therefore, allowing for the best possible cosmetic result. Because tumors that are not well defined can blend into the normal skin tone or scar tissue from previous surgeries, Mohs surgeons do not rely solely on surface inspection for evaluation of the extent of cancer. Instead, we carefully trace the extent of the tumor before removing diseased
