South Charlotte Area Mohs Surgeons
South Charlotte residents can find a South Charlotte Mohs Surgeon to discuss how Mohs Surgery works, if it is a good option for you, and things to consider when choosing a provider. Mohs Surgery is an effective way of treating various types of skin cancer.
Mohs Surgery is an effective skin cancer treatment
Mohs Surgery is one of the most successful treatments for certain types of skin cancer, with Mohs Micrographic surgery boasting a 98% cure rate for two of the most common types of skin cancer.
There are two types of Mohs surgery: Micrographic and Slow Mohs. With both procedures, trained Mohs Surgeons work carefully to target only the cancerous cells, leaving healthy cells intact. This targeting of the unhealthy cells is what leads to its high success rate. Mohs Micrographic Surgery is an option for people whose cancer has developed in sensitive areas such as the face, in existing scar tissue, hands and feet, and more. Slow Mohs is a treatment option for skin cancer patients with melanoma.
This effective procedure requires surgeons to remove thin layers of tissue until the cancer is removed. The skin is removed in single layers with the surgeon studying the skin cells between each removal to ensure they are targeting the affected area. Once the procedure is complete, your Mohs Surgeon will discuss any reconstructive procedure needs you may have. The Micrographic procedure is typically completed on the same day as an outpatient. The Slow Mohs, however, generally requires time to send the sample out to be read by an off-site pathologist.
Mohs Surgeons who are fellowship trained require additional education
Though not required to perform Mohs surgeries, many Mohs Surgeons undergo additional training to earn the fellowship trained distinction. Dermatologists who wish to receive this distinction and become fellowship trained to perform Mohs surgeries are required to complete additional training and meet high academic standards.
Once a dermatologist’s residency is completed, dermatologists interested in the treatment of skin cancer, and wishing to achieve this distinction, must study for an additional year or two to complete their training. This training requires the Mohs Surgeon log over 500 Mohs Surgery cases as well as receive additional medical training and training on reconstructive procedures. Once the training is complete, dermatologists then apply for membership to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). If accepted they then earn the distinction of being a member of the ACMS.
South Charlotte Mohs Surgeon
If you are considering, or in need of, Mohs surgery to treat skin cancer, contact Dr. Sasha Haberle, MD, MPH FAAD, at Metrolina Dermatology and Skin Surgery Specialists to discuss treatment options. Dr. Haberle is located in the South Charlotte area and is a member of the ACMS.
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