Dermatology Blog

Why Mohs Surgery Is Used to Treat Skin Cancer

posted: Mar. 19, 2026.

A woman showing the healing area near her eye after Mohs surgery for skin cancer removal.

At Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in Batavia, IL, serving Wheaton, St. Charles, Naperville, Elgin, Aurora, and DeKalb, IL, we use Mohs surgery when precision and tissue preservation matter most Read more

What to Expect During a Mohs Surgery Procedure

posted: Mar. 13, 2026.

A skin cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of questions, especially when Mohs surgery is recommended. Understanding the process can help you feel more prepared and confident about your care. Read more

What Is Mohs Surgery? A Patient’s Guide to This Precise Skin Cancer Treatment

posted: Mar. 11, 2026.

Senior patient showing post-procedure area near eye after Mohs surgery.

Skin cancer is a common condition, but early and accurate treatment can lead to strong outcomes. Mohs surgery is a precise method used to remove certain types of skin cancer Read more

What Mohs Surgery Is and Why It Has the Highest Cure Rate

posted: Dec. 22, 2025.

Mohs micrographic surgery being conducted on patient's back

When you receive a diagnosis of skin cancer, your primary goal is simple: you want the cancer gone, and you want to be sure it doesn’t come back. At Advanced Read more

What to Expect Before, During, and After Mohs Surgery at Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery

posted: Nov. 27, 2025.

At Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in Batavia, IL, many patients arrive with questions about what Mohs surgery involves and how the experience unfolds from start to finish. This highly Read more

Mohs Surgery vs. Traditional Excision: What’s the Difference?

posted: Sep. 07, 2025.

Understanding Skin Cancer Surgery When it comes to treating skin cancer, surgery is often the most effective solution. Two common approaches are Mohs surgery and traditional excision. While both aim to Read more

What Is Mohs Surgery and How Does It Treat Skin Cancer?

posted: Feb. 10, 2025.

Skin-Doctor-Injecting-Anesthesia-Before-Removing-Cancerous-Mole

Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but early detection and advanced treatment options like Mohs surgery can significantly improve outcomes. Mohs surgery is a precise Read more

Why Mohs Surgery?

posted: Apr. 03, 2023.

When you’re first told that you have skin cancer, you will probably feel overwhelmed and terrified. While this can be scary to deal with, there are ways to treat skin Read more

Mohs Surgery FAQs

posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

Have questions about Mohs surgery? If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer, our Batavia, IL, dermatologist Dr. Sharon Horton may have recommended Read more

What Is Mohs Surgery?

posted: Dec. 14, 2020.

Mohs surgery is basically a surgical procedure utilized for treating skin cancer. During the procedure, thin layers of skin that contain cancer cells are removed and inspected until only healthy Read more

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