Mohs Micrographic Surgery: The Gold Standard Treatment Option for Skin Cancer
More than 5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year in the United States. When it comes to treating skin cancer the path to both precision and aesthetic outcomes lies in Mohs Micrographic Surgery. At Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics, Dr. Adam Nabatian, MD, FAAD, FACMS, brings this advanced, tissue-sparing technique with unmatched expertise.
What Is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs surgery is a procedure that is used for treating skin cancer. During the surgery, Dr. Adam Nabatian will remove thin layers of skin. He will then analyze these removed layers through a microscope for signs of cancer. If cancerous cells remain, then Dr. Nabatian will keep removing additional layers until there are not any signs of cancer left.
Mohs surgery aims to remove the cancer entirely, without damaging or removing much of the healthy skin around it. Its precision is what makes Mohs surgery so efficient while also offering the best cosmetic outcome of any other cancer treatment.
Benefits of Mohs Surgery
1- Highest cure rate of any treatment option
The most common types of skin cancer treatments have cure rates as high as 90%. By comparison, Mohs surgery has a cure rate that goes as high as 99%. Using complete circumferential and deep margin control, this method ensures every bit of cancer is removed while conserving as much healthy skin as possible—ideal for delicate areas like the face, ears, nose, lips, genitalia and hands.
2- Reduced Scarring
Other forms of skin cancer treatment, such as surgical excision, remove large patches of skin to ensure that all the cancerous cells are removed. Through this method, healthy skin is also damaged, which increases the chances of significant scarring. However, with Mohs surgery, the incisions are small and precise, and only the affected cells are removed. This means that scarring is less visible. If a scar does form, then you may opt for scar revision with Dr. Nabatian once the wound heals.
3- Cost-Effectiveness
There are multiple reasons why Mohs surgery is cost-effective. First, this is an outpatient surgery, which means you will not have to pay for hospitalization or operating room fees. Secondly, its high success rate makes it unlikely that you’ll have to go through cancer treatment again. Thirdly, Mohs surgery allows complete removal of the skin cancer and repair of the wound in a single visit. Not only can Mohs surgery save your life, but it can also save money in the long run.
Dr. Nabatian: Expertise You Can Trust
Leading Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics, Dr. Adam Nabatian is one of the few double board certified physicians in the country holding nationally-recognized accreditation in both Dermatology and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery. After completing a prestigious fellowship in Mohs surgery, dermatologic oncology, facial reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery, he has since performed over fifteen thousand Mohs surgeries with precision and care. As an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Nabatian also imparts his surgical insights to the next generation of dermatologists and Mohs surgeons.
Why Choose Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics?
Uncompromising Accuracy & Safety: Mohs surgery allows Dr. Nabatian to evaluate surgical margins in real time—eliminating guesswork and guaranteeing near-absolute removal of cancerous tissue while preserving the normal skin surrounding the skin cancer.
Minimal Scarring: Dr. Nabatian’s dual training in Mohs surgery and reconstruction helps patients retain natural appearance—even in cosmetically sensitive areas.
Convenient, Personalized Care: Located steps from Grand Central in New York City, Premier Dermatology & Aesthetics delivers patient-centered care with expert follow-up and tailored reconstructive planning.
Educational Leadership: Patients benefit from Dr. Nabatian’s commitment to innovation and teaching through his faculty role, ensuring he remains current in both technique and practice.
Take the Next Step
Mohs surgery is the most efficient way to remove skin cancer without negatively affecting your healthy skin. Provided that the skin cancer is caught early, you can cure your cancer in just one day with this procedure. Call us and contact Dr. Adam Nabatian for an initial consultation to see if Mohs surgery is right for you!
