When it comes to skin cancer treatment, the goal is simple: remove all cancer cells while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Mohs micrographic surgery achieves both objectives with unparalleled precision—and that’s why it boasts the highest cure rates for common skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Texas Surgical Dermatology, led by Dr. Tri H. Nguyen who is a Mohs fellowship-trained specialist, provides Mohs surgery to patients in Houston, Katy, Spring, The Woodlands, Texas, and surrounding locations.
The Science Behind Mohs Surgery’s Success
The key to Mohs’ success lies in its real-time microscopic examination of 100% of the tumor’s margins. In standard excision, only a small percentage of the edges are examined, meaning cancer cells could remain undetected. With Mohs, nothing is left to chance—every edge and layer is checked before the surgery is considered complete.
Ideal Candidates for Mohs Surgery
This technique is particularly effective for:
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Aggressive or fast-growing tumors
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Cancers located in high-visibility areas like the nose, lips, and eyelids
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Recurrent tumors that have returned after previous treatments
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Skin cancers with unclear borders
How the Layer-by-Layer Approach Works
Step 1: Remove a thin layer of tissue where the cancer is visible.
Step 2: Map and examine the tissue under a microscope.
Step 3: Identify and remove only the precise areas with remaining cancer cells.
Step 4: Repeat until all microscopic cancer cells are gone.
This approach means no healthy tissue is removed unnecessarily, and all cancer cells are eliminated before the wound is closed.
Statistical Cure Rates
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Up to 99% for first-time basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma cases
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About 94% for recurrent cases
These rates are significantly higher than other methods because Mohs removes all detectable cancer cells at the time of surgery.
Other Benefits Beyond Cure Rates
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Smaller scars due to tissue preservation
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Same-day confirmation that the cancer is gone
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Lower chance of needing additional surgeries
Recovery Expectations
Most patients experience only mild discomfort and swelling for a few days. The surgical site will continue to heal over several weeks, and scars generally fade well over time.
Contact Us
If you want the highest possible cure rate for your skin cancer with minimal scarring, Mohs surgery could be the best solution. Contact our office today to schedule your evaluation and learn how this advanced technique can protect your health and appearance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR BOARD CERTIFIED IN DERMATOLOGISTS AT TEXAS SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY IN SPRING, TX
For more information on procedures and treatments offered at Texas Surgical Dermatology PA please call 832.663.6566 or click here to contact our dermatologists. Helping patients in Houston, The Woodlands, Spring, Katy and other surrounding areas of Texas.
