Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Australia but also accounts for a high rate of a cure if found early.

Mohs Micrographic surgery is a form of skin cancer treatment that offers the excellent cure rate while removing minimal amount of tissue from aesthetically sensitive areas (primarily on the face). The procedure is used to treat basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas and some rarer malignant tumours. Mohs Micrographic Surgery allows for the precise removal of skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue. This technique uses a microscope and multiple levels of magnification in order to remove and check each layer of tissue sequentially.  Each layer is checked for any remaining cancer cells – the process is repeated until no more malignant cells are found.

With Mohs Micrographic Surgery, it is clear during the initial operation whether all cancerous cells have been successfully eradicated as surgery is conducted with the aid of real time analysis of the tissue, ensuring no cancerous cells are left behind. This reduces the need for further treatment. This procedure also aids in minimises scarring by reducing the margin of tissue removed around a suspicious skin cancer.