MOHS surgery is used primarily to address squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) and basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). For many types of these cancers, it is considered the best and most effective treatment method. MOHS surgery boasts a high cure rate, making it a preferred treatment for many high-risk non-melanoma skin cancers. It is especially well-suited to cancers found on the eyelids, lips, nose, hands, feet, ears, and genitals, as these are typically considered high-risk areas. MOHS surgery may also be used on low-risk areas of the body for larger cancers or in other cases where your dermatologist deems it an appropriate treatment option. For superficial BCCs and SCCs that are considered low-risk, other methods may be considered more appropriate including cryosurgery or electrodesiccation.