Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery is a specialized technique designed to remove skin cancers, most commonly basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas. This technique aims to remove as little normal tissue as possible with the lowest rate of recurrence. We most commonly use this technique on the face, as we want to make sure the resulting scar is as small as possible.
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