MOHS micrographic surgery is a specialized surgical treatment for the removal of skin cancer. MOHS surgery is highly effective, offering the highest potential for recovery among skin cancer treatments. According to the American Society of MOHS Surgery, the procedure has a 5-year cure rate of 99% for certain types of skin cancer. MOHS surgery is most frequently used to treat select cancer types, recurrent cancer, cancer that is in scar tissue, and for cosmetic reasons, for skin cancers on the eyelids, nose, ears, hairline, and lips. Center for Dermatology is proud to offer MOHS surgery as an outpatient procedure in our in-office surgery suite.

 

During MOHS surgery, the dermatologic surgeon removes a thin layer of skin containing the cancerous cells and examines it under a microscope. The process is repeated until the skin samples are found to be free of cancer cells. The advantages of MOHS surgery are that only the minimum amount of tissue necessary is removed and the specimens are carefully examined. 

Learn more about MOHS surgery for skin cancer in our Patient Education Library.

For information about MOHS surgery in South Florida, call our office in Coral Springs (954) 753-1030, Boca Raton (561) 883-5640, or Coconut Creek (954) 975-4010 to make your preferred appointment with one of our Board-Certified Dermatologists. You can also request an appointment online.

 

MOHS micrographic surgery is a specialized surgical treatment for the removal of skin cancer. MOHS surgery is highly effective, offering the highest potential for recovery among skin cancer treatments. According to the American Society of MOHS Surgery, the procedure has a 5-year cure rate of 99% for certain types of skin cancer. MOHS surgery is most frequently used to treat select cancer types, recurrent cancer, cancer that is in scar tissue, and for cosmetic reasons, for skin cancers on the eyelids, nose, ears, hairline, and lips. Center for Dermatology is proud to offer MOHS surgery as an outpatient procedure in our in-office surgery suite.

 

During MOHS surgery, the dermatologic surgeon removes a thin layer of skin containing the cancerous cells and examines it under a microscope. The process is repeated until the skin samples are found to be free of cancer cells. The advantages of MOHS surgery are that only the minimum amount of tissue necessary is removed and the specimens are carefully examined. 

Learn more about MOHS surgery for skin cancer in our Patient Education Library.

For information about MOHS surgery in South Florida, call our office in Coral Springs (954) 753-1030, Boca Raton (561) 883-5640, or Coconut Creek (954) 975-4010 to make your preferred appointment with one of our Board-Certified Dermatologists. You can also request an appointment online.