AFTER: Skin cancer has been removed from the forehead. This image was taken immediately after Mohs micrographic surgery. AFTER: After Mohs micrographic surgery, the skin is often repaired with sutures, as seen here. BEFORE: Skin cancer can be seen on the right portion of this patient's forehead. This image was taken prior to Mohs micrographic surgery.
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery 

Picture of Mohs Micrographic Surgery: AFTER: Skin cancer has been removed from the forehead. This image was taken immediately after Mohs micrographic surgery. Divider line
AFTER: Skin cancer has been removed from the forehead. This image was taken immediately after Mohs micrographic surgery.
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Expected Results
In experienced hands, Mohs surgery is a convenient and safe surgical technique that provides precise and complete removal of common nonmelanoma skin cancers while preserving as much normal skin surrounding the lesion as possible. Skin cancers removed typically include:
  • Primary basal cell carcinoma
  • Primary squamous cell carcinoma
  • Recurrent nonmelanoma skin cancers
  • Skin cancers with ill-defined borders
  • Skin cancers with high recurrence rates
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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