Mohs surgery technique is is typically reserved for skin cancers that have a high risk of reappearing or for skin cancers that have recurred. Mohs surgery is also a preferred option for removing skin cancer from areas such as the face
Mohs micrographic surgery is also indicated for the treatment of the following:
~Tumors with histopathologic features showing morpheaform or sclerotic patterns.
~Tumors arising in regions where maximum preservation of uninvolved tissue is desirable
Prognosis (Outlook)
The rate of basal cell skin cancer returning is about 1% with Mohs surgery, and up to 10% for other forms of treatment. Smaller basal cell carcinomas are less likely to come back than larger ones. Basal cell carcinoma rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
You should follow-up with your doctor as recommended and regularly examine your skin once a month, using a mirror to check hard-to-see places. Call your doctor if you notice any suspicious skin changes.