Mohs Surgery
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Created 16 months ago
221641anon
10 posts
“Not Happy with Scar. Unrealistic Expectations?-Columbia, SC”
221641anon
10 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $2,900 in Columbia, SC
Perhaps I had unrealistic expectations. This was my first surgery to remove a basal cell lesion. I am grateful that the lesion has been removed but I am very disappointed with the cosmetic results.
Two days after I had the stitches removed from the skin graft, the lower rim separated. I got...
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Created 2 months ago
melbournegal
1 post
“Procedure Turned out Great and Almost No Scar ”
melbournegal
1 post
Worth It
Spent: $0 in Melbourne, Victoria
May 29, 2011
Had two Moh's procedures wound ended up being 2.5cm long and 1.5cm wide. My plastic surgeon did a couple of procedures to correct the wound so it wouldn't pull my lip up. Just had stitches out at ten days , now have to wear a tape for another two weeks which is annoying....
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Created 9 months ago
Winki
8 posts
“The 3 A's - Idaho”
Winki
8 posts
Not Sure
Spent: $4,866 in Idaho
I read a quote by Dr. Jacono, N.Y. He suggested you find a doctor who demonstrates affability, approachability and availability. My doctor has these three qualities in great abundance. Follow up appointments and emails have helped me immensely in dealing with the anxiety I face with a nose and...
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Created 10 months ago
Boronia
1 post
“Waiting for Mohs Surgery After Unexpected Discovery of Bcc on Skin Fold Upper Right Lip - Melbourne, Australia”
Boronia
1 post
Not Sure
Spent: $4,000 in Melbourne, Australia
Wnt to doctor for routine filler/botox and was asked about a sore I had on my upper lip . I informed the nurse it was ecsma . She told me that she didnt think that was correct and sent me straight away for biopsy which came back the next day positive to infiltrating ulcerating bcc. With a depth...
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Created 11 months ago
jolynn930
2 posts
“Mohs with No Plastic Surgery - Lawrenceville, GA”
jolynn930
2 posts
Worth It
Spent: $1,504 in Lawrenceville, GA
In November 2010 I had Mohs surgery. I had a BCC just to the side of my right nostril. I felt it, but it was too tiny to see. My dermatologist biopsied it and it was BCC. I was referred to a specialist in Mohs. I did not have a plastic surgeon afterwards and my scar is really not noticeable. It...
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Updated 26 months ago
Icewater
1 post
“MOHS Left One Nostril Higher Than the Other”
Icewater
1 post
Not Sure
Spent: $1,000 in Austin, TX
MOHS treatment was overall not unpleasant. It took three tries to get it all. By the third time I was getting frustrated with the process, but understood it.During post op discussion with my doctor, I asked about my right nostril being distorted. But I am not sure I ever got a straight answer.I...
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Updated 31 months ago
KrisM
4 posts
“Skin Flap Reconstruction”
KrisM
4 posts
Worth It
Spent: $500 in Seattle, WA
I had basal cell carcinoma on my nose. Apparently it was about the size of a pea and I had MOH's surgery to remove it. The following day I had plastic surgery to close it up. I believe I have about 20 stitches currently. The plastic surgeon did a skin flap reconstruction from skin from my...
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Updated 34 months ago
mamabeast
2 posts
“Basal Cell Wound Closure ”
mamabeast
2 posts
Worth It
Spent: $1,800 in Brooklyn
I had basal cell removed from my face by Mohr surgery. My Doctor closed the procedure site. I was very happy with the level and quality of care. At this time, some 8 weeks removed it is difficult to see any signs of the procedure.
I had to repeat the process with another site on the site of...
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Updated 49 months ago
francine
15 posts
“No Scar Answer to my Skin Cancer”
francine
15 posts
Worth It
Spent: $1,000 in Arizona
During my visit to the dermatologist I pointed out a red spot on my nose that seemed to scab over easily, but never quite heal. The derm told me it was a squamous cell carcinoma, the kind caused by sun damage. While squamous cell cancer won't usually kill you, if left untreated it does spread,...
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Mohs surgery: was it worth it?
Mohs Surgery Information
- Skin cancer removal options depend on the type, size, histology, and equally importantly, the location of the tumors.
- With malignant melanoma, wide-excision with adequate margins must be performed. You have more options with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or basal cell carcinoma (BCC); both of which are known as non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC).
- For NMSC on face, scalp, and neck and those with aggressive histology, Mohs micrographic surgery is commonly performed. For a cosmetic sensitive area such as the upper chest or nose, one must balance the desire to achieve a cure and best aesthetic outcome.
