The main advantages are related to the meticulous methodology of tissue preparation and microscopic examination by the Mohs surgeon. The advantages of Mohs surgery include:

• The highest cure rate.
• Minimal removal of normal, tumour-free tissue.
• Performed under local anaesthesia as an outpatient, although general anaesthesia facilities are available if required.
• Reconstructive surgery takes place under optimum conditions (tumour-free). Because Mohs surgeons are also dermatologists and have training in reconstructive surgery, they have extensive knowledge of the skin and its healing properties, which helps produce the best cosmetic result.
• Procedure is usually completed within half a day