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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Overview
Mohs surgery is a technique used in the treatment of several skin cancers that allows for complete removal of the lesion while minimizing removal of otherwise normal adjacent skin. Any location in the body can be treated with Mohs surgery, but it is typically reserved for nonmelanoma skin cancers occurring on the following locations:
  • Ears
  • Eyelids
  • Nose
  • Lips
  • Any sensitive location on the body that would have a higher risk of complications with regular surgical excision
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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