The Mohs micrographic surgery procedure is typically a one-day procedure. However, there’s a lot of work that precedes Mohs. After your diagnosis of skin cancer, you and your physician will talk about the options and strategies for treatment. You will discuss the benefits and risks of each procedure. If you decide that Mohs surgery is the best option for you, your doctor will forward your records to us and and schedule an appointment for you. Depending on the location and size of your cancer, we may require a consultation with you prior to your surgical appointment in order to determine whether or not plastic surgery will be required for repair. You and your physician may have questions or may want to learn more about Mohs surgery prior to scheduling an appointment. You may have questions about the Mohs surgery. If you’re a physician, you may want to learn more about Mohs to discuss treatments with your patient.
Dermatologic Surgery of Central Virginia has put together some key information for both patients and physicians about Mohs micrographic surgery.
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