Mohs Micrographic Surgery
What is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs (pronounced Moes) surgery is a highly specialized way to totally remove skin cancer. This method is unique because it involves microscopic examination of all removed tissue and detailed mapping. As a result, the surgeon can remove cancer invisible to the naked eye while greatly limiting damage to healthy skin.
Mohs surgery cures up to 99% of skin cancer and is still highly effective when other treatments have failed.
Used to treat skin cancer, this surgery has a unique benefit. During surgery, the surgeon can see where the cancer stops. This isn't possible with other types of treatment for skin cancer.
Mohs allows you to keep as much healthy skin as possible because the surgeon only removes the skin with cancer cells. This is especially important when skin cancer develops in an area with little tissue beneath (e.g., eyelid, ear, or hand).
OurBoard-Certified Mohs Surgeon
At Carolina Dermatology of Greenville, Dr. Charles Darragh is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon specializing in the Mohs micrographic surgical technique used to treat skin cancer. He is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). The ACMS is the only organization that requires its members to complete an extensive one- to two-year fellowship training program in Mohs surgery after they have completed their dermatology residency training. Choosing an ACMS fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon ensures your skin cancer treatment is performed with the highest standards of quality and competency.
Mohs Surgery Educational Materials
Infographics
Please see the documents below from the American College of Mohs Surgery to learn more about skin cancer and the Mohs surgery process.
Videos
View these American College of Mohs Surgery videoes to learn more about Mohs micrographic surgery, what to expect, and why to choose a fellowship trained Mohs surgeon.
