Learning you have skin cancer can bring up a lot of questions and anxiety. Fortunately, highly effective treatments exist that can clear the cancer while maintaining your healthy skin. Understanding your options is the first step toward having a peace of mind.
At Dermio Dermatology, Dr. A. David Soleymani and our team of specialists provide advanced care for patients across Northwest Indiana. We offer Mohs surgery at our offices in Munster, Dyer, Valparaiso, and Crown Point, Indiana, to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Our patient-centered approach ensures you receive personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs.
Mohs surgery is a highly precise, specialized technique where a surgeon removes skin cancer layer by layer, examining each layer under a microscope immediately. This process continues until only cancer-free tissue remains, which preserves as much healthy skin as possible. It is widely considered the gold standard for treating common skin cancers.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (2026), at least one in five Americans develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Because the disease is so common, having access to a precise treatment that minimizes scarring is incredibly important for your long-term health and confidence.
Mohs surgery is the preferred choice for skin cancer removal because it offers the highest cure rate while saving the maximum amount of healthy tissue. It is especially useful for cancers on the face, ears, and other highly visible areas where preserving appearance is critical. By sparing healthy tissue, it also helps minimize the size of the resulting scar.
Data from Yale Medicine (2026) shows that Mohs surgery achieves a 98 percent cure rate for basal and squamous cell carcinomas in high-risk areas. This statistic makes it far more effective than standard surgical excisions, which often require removing a much larger margin of healthy skin.
What should you expect during the procedure?
During the procedure, you remain awake and comfortable because we perform the entire surgery using local anesthesia. It is an outpatient process, meaning you can go home the very same day. The surgeon removes one thin layer of tissue at a time and checks it in our lab while you wait.
Many people worry that this is a major hospital operation, but it is actually a straightforward office procedure. Our team ensures you feel relaxed and supported through every step of your visit. We explain everything as we go so you always know what to expect.
If you've been diagnosed with skin cancer or need a comprehensive skin cancer screening, we're here to help. Contact our team today by phone or online to schedule your consultation at one of our convenient Northwest Indiana offices. Taking action early gives you the best path to clear, healthy skin.
