Mohs Surgery

Mohs Surgery is a highly effective skin cancer treatment that will completely remove the skin cancer. The procedure was developed by Dr. Frederic Mohs.

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Expert advice given by Dr Timothy from Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic center. Jochen on reducing the risk of melanoma and skin cancers.

Melanoma is a tumor produced by the malignant transformation of melanocytes. They are derived from the neural crest; consequently, melanomas occur on the skin

Dr. Timothy Jochen, Board Certified Dermatologist, shows a MOH’s closure after a patient has been cleared of his skin cancer. Minimizing scarring.

We Specialize in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr Jochen uses the punch biopsy method to remove the suspected cells and send them to a lab for testing.

Dr Jochen recently took the certification exam to become subspecialty certified in micrographic dermatologic surgery from the American Board of Dermatology.

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The goals of Mohs surgery are two-fold – cancer clearance and skin preservation. The amount of tissue that is required to be excised is minimized.