Mohs Surgery
On the Day of Surgery The length of the surgery varies depending on the complexity of the skin cancer and the type of reconstruction required. It usually takes between 3-4 hours. Occasionally, the procedure takes longer, so we ask that you come prepared to spend the day. Much of the time will be spent waiting […]
Read Full ArticleEfficient: Immediate notification that the cancer is completely removed. Effective: The highest published cure rates for many forms of skin cancer. Check 100% of margin Less likely that the cancer will recur Cancer recurrence rates with Mohs surgery is less than 2% Those who do not undergo this surgery have recurrence rates of more than […]
Read Full ArticleThe American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) was founded by Dr. Frederic Mohs himself. ACMS-approved fellowship training programs are significantly more rigorous than other Mohs programs. Fellows-in-training undergo months of extensive, hands-on direction from highly qualified instructors. By choosing a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, you can be assured that you will receive the highest standard of […]
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