Mohs Surgery is microscopically controlled surgery that is highly effective for common types of skin cancer, with a cure rate of up to 99% for basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, and for squamous cell carcinoma. Because the Mohs procedure is micrographically controlled, it provides precise removal of the cancerous tissue, while healthy tissue is spared. For this reason, Mohs surgery results in a significantly smaller surgical defect and an improved cosmetic result compared to other methods of skin cancer treatment.