Skin Cancer and Mohs Surgery

Skin cancers are increasing in the United States, and at Johns Hopkins our team of Maryland Mohs surgery specialists sees and treats hundreds of patients every year with skin cancers on the face, head, and neck. We offer a unique team approach, teaming alongside highly specialized dermatologists on faculty at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Byrne has published numerous articles on his innovative reconstructive techniques, and been invited to speak on the subject throughout the country.

The methods to treat, and then to reconstruct, skin cancers on the face, scalp, and neck are varied. The treatment is most often surgical, as this generally offers the best chance of cure. Simple excisions may be performed, or we may coordinate care from a Mohs Surgeon. This dermatologic surgeon specializes in the removal of certain types of skin cancers, and the cure rates are the highest reported. Repairs range from very simple excision and closures of small defects, to complex local tissue rearrangements, and even microvascular free tissue transfer. Our goals are to:

1. Maximize the chance of cure.
2. Minimize the effects of the treatment on one's appearance.

The fact that our Maryland Mohs surgery surgeons specialize in cosmetic facial surgery as a substantial component of their practice means that their standards are extremely high.