Skin Oncology & Mohs Surgery Unit

Mohs Surgery in Málaga: Microscopic Precision for Skin Cancer Treatment.

The international Gold Standard procedure designed to maximize tumor removal while preserving the maximum amount of healthy tissue.

When a diagnosis demands maximum precision

Receiving a diagnosis of Basal or Squamous Cell Carcinoma creates uncertainty. We understand that your health is the priority, but you are also concerned about visible scarring—especially when the lesion is located in delicate areas like the face, nose, lips, or eyelids. Our unit in central Málaga specializes in these complex cases, prioritizing both rigorous oncological control and the best possible functional and aesthetic outcome.

How is it different from conventional surgery?

In traditional surgery, the tumor is removed with an estimated safety margin and sent to a lab (delayed biopsy), with results taking days. Mohs Micrographic Surgery allows for immediate, intraoperative analysis:

100% Margin Control: We analyze the entire edge of the tissue under a microscope during the surgery.
Tissue Preservation: We only remove tissue where cancer cells are detected, leaving healthy skin untouched.
Scientific Evidence: This technique offers the highest cure rates documented in medical literature for high-risk skin cancers.

Your Safety, Step by Step

Step 1: Targeted Removal. The surgeon removes the visible tumor and a very thin layer of tissue under local anesthesia. You will remain awake and comfortable.
Step 2: Complete Analysis (Active Waiting). While you rest in our recovery area (feel free to read or use your tablet), we process 100% of the tissue margins in our on-site laboratory. This meticulous analysis takes time, but it is the only way to ensure no cancer cells are left behind.
Step 3: Precision Mapping. If the microscope reveals any remaining tumor, we use a detailed map of your skin to locate it exactly.
- The Mohs difference: We only remove tissue from that specific point, preserving the surrounding healthy skin.
Step 4: Aesthetic Reconstruction. We repeat the process until the margins are completely clear. Only then do we close the wound, using advanced plastic surgery techniques to minimize scarring.

Direct Specialist Care & Clinical Safety

One-to-One Expert Care (No Intermediaries)

In many clinics, you rarely see the head doctor. Here, our commitment is direct: Dr. Eliseo Martínez diagnoses you, operates on you, and discharges you. You are placing your skin in the hands of a specialist with national and international experience in oncological surgery. No junior teams, no rotation. Just expert, personalized care.

Private Hospital Safety Standards

For your absolute peace of mind, we perform surgeries within the facilities of a leading Private Hospital in Málaga. This allows us to operate with maximum sterility guarantees, anesthesia support (including general anesthesia or sedation if required), and a full post-anesthesia recovery unit. The attention of a private practice, backed by hospital infrastructure.

Post-Op Excellence (Laser Integration)

Our vision is comprehensive: we don't just treat the cancer; we care about the trace it leaves behind. Unlike standard surgery, we integrate early laser protocols into your follow-up visits to control inflammation and improve scar texture from the very first weeks.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(FAQ)

Is the procedure painful?

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia, similar to a dental visit. The area is numbed, so you will feel no pain, though you will remain awake.

How long does it take?

Because we analyze samples in real-time, the duration varies. We recommend blocking out your morning to allow for the calm, meticulous work this technique requires.

Will there be a scar?