Mohs Surgery
Our approach to Mohs surgery prioritizes precision, patient comfort, and optimal skin preservation. This specialized technique allows for thorough treatment with minimal scarring and highly effective results.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the most precise and effective treatment for many types of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It involves removing thin layers of skin one at a time, examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain. This technique allows for the highest cure rates—up to 99%—while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. It’s especially useful for skin cancers in cosmetically or functionally important areas like the face, ears, or hands.
Mohs surgery should be performed by a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon—a dermatologist who has completed specialized training in both surgical removal of skin cancer and the microscopic interpretation of skin tissue. This dual expertise ensures both complete cancer removal and optimal cosmetic outcomes. Dr. Cowart is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon dedicated to providing expert, personalized care in a comfortable outpatient setting.
Mohs surgery is typically performed in our office under local anesthesia. You’ll be comfortably awake throughout the procedure. The process involves removing the visible skin cancer and then carefully examining the tissue under a microscope to check for any remaining cancer cells. This is repeated layer by layer until all the cancer is completely removed. Between each stage, you’ll wait in a private room while we analyze the tissue. Most procedures are completed the same day, and we’ll discuss options for repairing the wound immediately afterward. Our goal is to ensure complete cancer removal with minimal impact to healthy surrounding skin.
Standard excision involves removing the visible skin cancer along with a margin of surrounding healthy skin, which is then sent to a lab for analysis over the next several days. With Mohs surgery, the tissue is examined on-site during the procedure, allowing us to precisely trace and remove any remaining cancer cells while sparing as much normal skin as possible. This results in higher cure rates and smaller scars, especially for cancers in sensitive or cosmetically important areas.
The most effective treatment option for skin cancer
Exceptional Care and Expertise at Summit Skin. I can’t say enough about the outstanding care I received! I attended one of their free skin cancer screenings after hearing their ad on KONO 101.1, and I’m so glad I did. Dr. Cowart, with his 16 years of experience as an Army dermatologist and Mohs fellowship training, is truly exceptional.
From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming, professional, and made me feel at ease. Dr. Cowart took the time to explain the screening process and answered all my questions with patience and clarity.
Cara B.
Treated for Acne
Explore real patient journeys and see the visible impact of our expert care. Each case below highlights the transformation made possible through advanced skin cancer treatment at Summit Skin—from initial diagnosis to full recovery.
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