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Dermatologic surgery can be used to treat several skin conditions, such as melanoma, nonmelanoma skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinomas), lipomas and cysts. Our dermatologic surgeons are leaders in treating complex surgical skin conditions. You can trust our team to listen to your concerns, understand your needs, and take the time to provide you with a personalized treatment plan.
Our surgeons treat all forms of skin cancer, including:
We also address complex skin conditions, including:
Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise and effective treatment for skin cancer, with a 99% cure rate for new skin cancers and a 95% cure rate for recurrent skin cancers.
The technique was developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs, who recognized that skin cancer cells often grow downward and outward into the skin. Mohs surgery removes the cancer in stages, one tissue layer at a time, until all cancer cells are gone, preserving as much healthy skin as possible.
The advantages of Mohs surgery include complete cancer removal, minimal loss of healthy tissue, maximized functional and cosmetic outcomes, and curing skin cancer when other treatments have failed.
Mohs surgery is especially suitable for skin cancers that are found on important cosmetic areas, have recurred after previous treatment, are found in scar tissue, are large, have ill-defined edges, or grow rapidly.
Choosing an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon ensures the highest standards of quality and competency. ACMS surgeons have completed at least one year of training after dermatology residency and have hands-on experience provided by highly qualified instructors.
Following a biopsy, skin cancer may no longer be visible, but tumor cells may remain and continue to grow deeper into the skin. Neglected tumors can spread into the skin and nearby structures and can even metastasize to lymph nodes and other organs in the body.
Mohs surgery, like any treatment for skin cancer, will leave a scar. However, the surgeon will preserve as much healthy skin as possible and maximize options for repairing the surgical defect once the tumor is completely removed.
Scars improve with time, but the normal healing process may involve a period of skin contraction, which can result in bumpiness or hardening of the scar. If there are problems with the healing of the scar, injections or other treatments may be used to optimize the cosmetic result.
Before Mohs surgery, a consultation appointment with the surgeon may be necessary to decide if Mohs surgery is the best treatment for your skin cancer. You may be asked to stop smoking and clear a full day for the procedure.
Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure in the surgeon's office, starting early in the morning and usually completed the same day. You’ll receive local anesthesia to numb the area around the tumor, which means you will be awake but comfortable during the procedure.
It is important to follow the medical team's advice as closely as possible to help ensure a successful outcome.
For more information about Mohs surgery, including a step-by-step description of the procedure, and things to consider before and after surgery, visit the ACMS website for patients or view the ACMS flipbook for patients.
If you need specialty care for skin cancer or complex skin conditions, don’t wait. Contact us at 909-558-2890 to request more information and make an appointment.
Mohs surgery at Loma Linda University is led by a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologic surgeons. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care while taking care of you like family.
View ProfileMohs surgery provides the most precise way to remove a variety of skin cancers. The Mohs surgeons at Loma Linda University are board-certified specialists dedicated to curing your skin cancer while supporting you through the entire process.
View ProfileThe advantages of Mohs surgery include complete cancer removal, minimal loss of healthy tissue, maximized functional and cosmetic outcomes, and curing skin cancer when other treatments have failed.
Mohs surgery is especially suitable for skin cancers that are found on important cosmetic areas, have recurred after previous treatment, are found in scar tissue, are large, have ill-defined edges, or grow rapidly.
Choosing an American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon ensures the highest standards of quality and competency. ACMS surgeons have completed at least one year of training after dermatology residency and have hands-on experience provided by highly qualified instructors.
Following a biopsy, skin cancer may no longer be visible, but tumor cells may remain and continue to grow deeper into the skin. Neglected tumors can spread into the skin and nearby structures and can even metastasize to lymph nodes and other organs in the body.
Mohs surgery, like any treatment for skin cancer, will leave a scar. However, the surgeon will preserve as much healthy skin as possible and maximize options for repairing the surgical defect once the tumor is completely removed.
Scars improve with time, but the normal healing process may involve a period of skin contraction, which can result in bumpiness or hardening of the scar. If there are problems with the healing of the scar, injections or other treatments may be used to optimize the cosmetic result.
Before Mohs surgery, a consultation appointment with the surgeon may be necessary to decide if Mohs surgery is the best treatment for your skin cancer. You may be asked to stop smoking and clear a full day for the procedure.
Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure in the surgeon's office, starting early in the morning and usually completed the same day. You’ll receive local anesthesia to numb the area around the tumor, which means you will be awake but comfortable during the procedure.
It is important to follow the medical team's advice as closely as possible to help ensure a successful outcome.
For more information about Mohs surgery, including a step-by-step description of the procedure, and things to consider before and after surgery, visit the ACMS website for patients or view the ACMS flipbook for patients.
If you need specialty care for skin cancer or complex skin conditions, don’t wait. Contact us at 909-558-2890 to request more information and make an appointment.
Mohs surgery at Loma Linda University is led by a team of fellowship-trained, board-certified dermatologic surgeons. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care while taking care of you like family.
View ProfileMohs surgery provides the most precise way to remove a variety of skin cancers. The Mohs surgeons at Loma Linda University are board-certified specialists dedicated to curing your skin cancer while supporting you through the entire process.
View ProfileWith your help, we can make ambitious innovations in clinical care and education for our community.