Mohs Surgery

Highest cure rate for treatment of skin cancer

Skin Cancer

  • *Most common type of cancer with more than 3 million people in the United States diagnosed annually
  • 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by age 70
  • If left untreated may continue to grow causing extensive damage

 

Mohs Surgery is a minimally-invasive, outpatient procedure that offers the highest cure rate of any skin cancer treatment – up to a 99% cure rate for most skin cancers. It combines surgery with microscopic margin analysis resulting in a high cure rate while sparing healthy tissue.

It is preferred for skin cancers that:

  • Develop on areas where preserving cosmetic appearance or function are important
  • Have recurred after previous treatment
  • Are large or deeply invasive
  • Occur in patients that are immune-suppressed

 

As a board certified and fellowship trained Mohs surgeon, Dr. Alisa Funke of Cobb Dermatology & Aesthetics specializes in the advanced treatment of basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, the two most common types of skin cancer. Her unwavering compassion for her patients helps ease the stress of an unexpected diagnosis while her extensive training and years of experience allows her to provide the highest level of care to her patients.

How is Mohs surgery performed?

Mohs surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure with a local anesthetic. Dr. Funke will carefully examine the area and once you are numb and comfortable, she will remove the visible tumor along with a small rim of surrounding tissue. Our technician prepares the tissue in our on-site laboratory and puts it onto slides for Dr. Funke to examine under the microscope. If there is cancer still present at the margin of the removed tissue, she takes another layer of tissue from the area where cancer was still present and the process is repeated step-by-step until you are cancer free.

 

The precision of the Mohs surgery allows for a high cure rate while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible, minimizing the cosmetic impact of surgery. If the removal of cancer then requires reconstruction, Dr. Funke is usually able to perform the necessary repair the same day as Mohs surgery for optimal results.

What are the benefits of Mohs skin cancer surgery?

Mohs surgery is the gold standard in skin cancer treatment for several reasons including:

  • Up to a 99% cure rate for most basal and squamous cell carcinomas
  • Most of the time can be completed in one office visit under local anesthesia
  • Cancer is completely removed while healthy tissue is preserved
  • Minimal downtime after surgery
  • Maximizes the functional and cosmetic outcome

Skin Cancer

Schedule a Consultation With a Mohs Surgeon Near Me

Removing skin cancer in its early stages is key to preventing the spread of the disease. Please contact Cobb Dermatology & Aesthetics at 434-947-5321 for a skin cancer screening as soon as possible if you notice a suspect spot, mole, or lesion. If you are diagnosed with cancer following a skin biopsy, our dermatology team will work closely with Dr. Funke to coordinate the necessary treatments.

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