Expert Care at Trident Dermatology in Charleston, SC

Trident Dermatology has skilled, experienced, and certified dermatologists/surgeons in Charleston, SC. Our doctors provide medical and cosmetic services to the residents of their community.

What You Need to Know About Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

Our office staff reviews your pre-op and post-op instructions for your Mohs surgery, depending on the surgical site. This procedure is painless and the least invasive of skin cancer surgical techniques. Our surgeon received advanced training to perform this micrographic surgery.

This surgical intervention eliminates skin lesions and is one of the most significant trends in cancer surgery for basal, squamous cells, and melanoma (the deadliest). This procedure provides quicker healing time, less scarring, and less discomfort for cancers targeting the face, ears, or genitals, as well as less bleeding and tenderness.

If you require Mohs surgery in Charleston, SC, rest assured that Mohs effectively removes aggressive, large lesion cancerous areas that may present ill-defined borders.

Our doctor first maps out the tumor. You receive anesthesia before surgery. As each hair-thin layer is removed, he examines each layer to determine if it has remaining cancer cells.

If the layer does have cancer cells, our doctor removes another layer to inspect. He continues until no cancer cells are seen within its borders. When our doctor performs this surgery, he has an on-site laboratory to examine each layer of skin for cancer cells.

As you prepare for surgery, your doctor injects anesthesia into the site of the tumor. You will feel no pain or discomfort. After waiting for the effects of the anesthesia, our doctor gently removes the cancer with a staple in addition to one layer of surrounding tissue.

You can busy yourself by reading while you await the lab results. The staff may offer you a light snack or beverage while waiting. This process continues until there are no cancer cells present. Depending on the surgical size, you may or may not require stitches.

Seeking Skin Cancer Surgery?

We have the answers you need to keep your skin healthy. Call Trident Dermatology in Charleston, SC, for your Mohs consultation.

You can schedule your appointment today by calling (843) 797-3960.