Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs surgery is a highly specialized procedure designed for the precise removal of skin cancer, with the highest cure rate available today.
Unlike traditional methods, Mohs surgery is performed in carefully mapped stages. Each thin layer of tissue is examined under the microscope in real time, ensuring all cancer cells are removed while preserving as much healthy skin as possible. This advanced technique results in smaller scars, faster healing, and the best chance of complete cure.
Dr. Blackmon is able to cure most skin cancers on the day of your surgical appointment!
Benefits of Mohs Surgery at our Surgery Center
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What to Expect on Surgery Day
Check-In
When you arrive, our reception team will welcome you and help with check-in and any paperwork that may be needed before your appointment.
Pre-Op and Meet Dr. Blackmon
A member of our medical team will escort you to a private room, review your medical history in detail, and gather additional information to ensure your care is safe and customized to your needs. Dr. Blackmon will then meet with you, examine and mark the treatment site with a surgical pen, explain the procedure, discuss reconstruction options for repair, and answer any questions you may have.
During the Procedure
Your care team will numb the area with a series of small injections of local anesthetic. This ensures that you remain awake but comfortable throughout the procedure.
- Visible Cancer Removal: The surgeon removes all visible cancer and a thin layer of surrounding skin.
- Microscopic Review: The tissue is processed and examined under the microscope, which may take 30–60 minutes.
- Repeat if Needed: If cancer cells remain, another very thin layer is removed, and the process continues until only healthy tissue remains.
Reconstruction & Healing
Once the cancer is fully removed, the wound may be closed with stitches, a flap, or a graft, or left to heal naturally. Same-day reconstruction can often be completed in our ACHC-accredited Surgery Center. Before you leave, you’ll receive detailed wound-care instructions. A follow-up appointment may be scheduled with our providers to check on your progress and healing.
