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Mohs Surgery in Encino, CA

When skin cancer is diagnosed on your face, scalp, neck, or hands — areas where preserving healthy tissue is critical — Mohs micrographic surgery is often the gold standard treatment. At BHSkin Dermatology’s Encino office, Dr. Don Mehrabi offers Mohs surgery with the highest level of precision, care, and expertise available in the San Fernando Valley.

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What Is Mohs Surgery?

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialized skin cancer removal technique that offers the highest cure rates of any treatment for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Unlike traditional excision, Mohs surgery removes cancer layer by layer — examining each layer under a microscope immediately — until the margins are completely clear.

The result: complete cancer removal with the maximum possible preservation of healthy surrounding tissue. This makes it particularly valuable for cancers on the face, ears, nose, lips, scalp, hands, and feet.

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Arrival and preparation

The area is cleaned, numbed with local anesthesia, and marked.

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Layer 1 removal

A thin layer of tissue is removed from around the visible tumor.

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Tissue mapping

The removed layer is carefully mapped and color-coded for orientation.

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Pathology review

The tissue is frozen, sliced, and examined under a microscope while you wait.

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If cancer cells remain

We remove precisely the next layer only where cancer was found.

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Process repeats

As many times as necessary until all margins are clear (typically 1–3 stages).

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Wound closure

Once clear, the wound is repaired with sutures, flap, or graft for optimal cosmetic result.

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Post-op instructions

Clear written and verbal aftercare guidance before you leave.

Here's what to expect on the day of your Mohs surgery:

When Is Mohs Surgery Recommended?

Mohs surgery is the preferred treatment when:

The cancer is on the face, ears, nose, lips, scalp, or neck (cosmetically or functionally sensitive areas)
The cancer is large, aggressive, or has recurred after previous treatment
Margins need to be confirmed immediately during the procedure
The patient is immunocompromised or has a history of multiple skin cancers
The pathology is high-risk (e.g., morpheaform BCC, poorly differentiated SCC)

Subspecialty-Certified

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Certification — one of the region’s most credentialed Mohs surgeons.

In-House Pathology

No waiting days for outside lab results — tissue is analyzed on-site while you wait.

Cosmetic Reconstruction

Same-day wound closure in virtually all cases, with careful reconstruction for optimal cosmetic outcomes.

Dr. Mehrabi holds a Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Certification — a credential that requires advanced training beyond standard dermatology residency. He has published peer-reviewed research on second primary melanomas and has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly every year from 2017 through 2026. Patients travel from across the San Fernando Valley — and beyond — to have Dr. Mehrabi perform their Mohs surgery.

Dr. Don Mehrabi, MD, FAAD

Founder and president of BHSkin Dermatology with over two decades of experience. Summa cum laude graduate of Kent State University; MD from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine; residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery Subspecialty Certification. Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2017–2026. Published peer-reviewed research on second primary melanomas. Areas of particular interest: Mohs surgery, skin cancer detection, and laser dermatology.

Serving Encino, Tarzana, Sherman Oaks & the Greater SFV

BHSkin’s Encino office is located at 16030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 140, Encino, CA 91436 — convenient for patients from Tarzana, Sherman Oaks, Woodland Hills, Reseda, and Calabasas. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with skin cancer and need expert Mohs surgery near Encino, Dr. Mehrabi is here to help.

(310) 205-3555 | Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM | Saturday appointments available

Frequently Asked Questions

The procedure typically takes several hours — though the actual surgery itself is quick, most of the time is spent waiting while the tissue is analyzed in the lab. Patients are asked to bring reading material, headphones, or a companion. Most patients are done by early afternoon.

The area is numbed with local anesthesia before the procedure begins. Most patients feel minimal discomfort during the surgery itself. Some soreness is normal in the days following, which is manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers.

Mohs surgery has a cure rate of up to 99% for new basal cell carcinomas and up to 97% for new squamous cell carcinomas. For recurrent cancers, it still achieves approximately 94–95% cure rates — significantly higher than standard excision.

Some scarring is expected, but Dr. Mehrabi’s training in reconstructive techniques ensures the wound is closed in the most cosmetically favorable way possible. Most patients are satisfied with the appearance of their scar at 6–12 months post-surgery.

Consult With Encino's Mohs Surgery Expert — Dr. Don Mehrabi.

If you’ve been diagnosed with skin cancer or referred for Mohs surgery, BHSkin Encino is here for you. Schedule a consultation today.

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BHSkin Dermatology — Encino

16030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 140
Encino, CA 91436
(310) 205-3555
Mon–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 9AM–12PM

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