Mohs Micrographic Surgery

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the gold standard treatment for many skin cancers of the face and other delicate areas. Unlike standard excision, Mohs surgery examines 100% of the surgical margin under the microscope while you wait. This means the cancer is removed with the highest possible cure rate (up to 99%). Only the minimum amount of healthy tissue is taken, preserving appearance and function. Results are available the same day, so you know your cancer has been completely removed before you leave

Why It’s Used

Mohs surgery is especially recommended for:

  • Skin cancers on the face, nose, lips, eyelids, or ears

  • Recurrent skin cancers (that have come back after treatment)

  • Large, aggressive, or ill-defined tumours

  • High-risk sites (hands, feet, genitals)

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in critical areas Patients often search for “skin cancer face,” “skin cancer nose removal,” or “skin cancer eyelid surgery.” These are exactly the situations where Mohs surgery provides the safest, most precise option.

How It Works

  1. Local Anaesthetic – The area is numbed.

  2. Precise Removal – A thin layer of skin cancer is removed.

  3. Immediate Microscopic Analysis – The Dermatologist examines the entire edge of the removed tissue in an on-site laboratory.

  4. Mapping & Checking – If cancer cells remain, their exact location is mapped and only that area is removed.

  5. Repeat if Needed – The process continues layer by layer until no cancer remains.

  6. Reconstruction – Once clear, the wound is carefully repaired with stitches, a flap, or a graft — balancing cure with the best cosmetic result.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. The procedure is done under local anaesthetic, so you’ll be awake but comfortable.

  • Most Mohs procedures take several hours, as each stage is processed and examined before moving to the next. Bring a book, laptop, or something to keep you comfortable.

  • Yes, in most cases the wound is repaired with stitches, sometimes with a skin flap or graft for best healing.

  • No, but it is especially valuable for skin cancers on the face, nose, ears, lips, and eyelids, where preserving healthy skin is critical.

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