What You Should Know
Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective technique for removing basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Khanna removes the visible tumor along with a thin margin of surrounding tissue, then examines it under a microscope in our in-office lab — while you wait.
This process repeats, layer by layer, until all cancer cells are gone. Because only the cancerous tissue is removed, Mohs achieves the highest cure rates of any skin cancer treatment while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue.
Why Choose Mohs?
- Up to 99% cure rate for primary basal cell carcinoma
- 95% cure rate for recurrent tumors
- Ideal for cosmetically sensitive areas: face, ears, nose, lips, eyelids
- Same-day results — you know you are clear before you leave
- Minimal scarring compared to wide excision
How It Works
The tumor and a thin layer of surrounding tissue are surgically removed under local anesthesia.
The tissue is processed in our on-site lab and examined under a microscope — Dr. Khanna reads her own slides.
If cancer cells remain at any margin, Dr. Khanna precisely maps their location.
Another thin layer is taken only from the area where cancer cells were found — not the entire wound.
This process continues until all margins are cancer-free. Most cases require 1–3 stages.
Once clear, the wound is repaired using the most appropriate technique — primary closure, flap, or graft.
Who Is This Right For?
Mohs surgery is recommended for skin cancers on cosmetically sensitive areas (face, ears, nose, lips, eyelids, hands), tumors with poorly defined borders, large or recurrent tumors, aggressive subtypes, and tumors in areas where tissue preservation is critical. Dr. Khanna will evaluate whether Mohs is the right approach for your specific case.
"Mohs gives me the highest confidence that we have removed every last cancer cell while taking the least amount of healthy tissue. For cancers on the face, there is no better option."
