Local anesthesia is used to numb the area so you stay comfortable during the procedure.
- Surgical Excellence
Understanding Mohs Surgery
A step-by-step guide to skin cancer removal
Mohs surgery is the most effective treatment for many skin cancers. It removes cancer layer by layer while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
The Mohs Surgery Process
Step-by-Step: What to Expect
First Tissue Layer Removed
The visible cancer and a thin layer of surrounding tissue are carefully removed.
Laboratory Analysis
The tissue is processed and examined under a microscope in our on-site laboratory.
Additional Stages
If cancer cells remain, additional thin layers are removed and analyzed until no cancer cells remain.
Reconstruction
Once cancer-free, the area is carefully repaired to promote the best possible cosmetic outcome.
The Mohs Surgery Process
The Most Effective Treatment for Skin Cancer
A step-by-step guide to skin cancer removal
Mohs surgery is the most effective treatment for many skin cancers. It removes cancer layer by layer while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible.
- Highest cure rate
- Tissue-sparing technique
- Immediate results
- Convenient & efficient
Expert Care You Can Trust
Meet Dr. Clayton Hinshaw
Dr. Hinshaw is a board-certified dermatologist with advanced expertise in skin cancer treatment and reconstruction. He is committed to providing the highest standard of care with precision, compassion, and outstanding results.
Board Certified in
Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery
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