Melbourne Mohs Surgery doctors
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Ross A. Clevens, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
200 South Harbor City Blvd First Floor, Melbourne |
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Frank Filiberto, MD
Melbourne Facial Plastic Surgeon
400 East Strawbridge Boulevard , Melbourne |
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Ruben Moreno, MD
Melbourne Dermatologist
Cocoa Beach |
Recent Answers
Eight weeks ago I had Moh's and reconstructive surgery between the upper lip and right nostril. I have railroad tracks and a "puffy pillow" at the bottom point of the Island Pinacle that have been present since the stitches were removed. Perhaps a combination of too tight and in too long on the stitches. They were taken out 6 days after surgery and that is probably appropriate for an area of tension as the mouth is. I understand that I should wait a year for revision. What can I do now?
It is far too soon to be concerned with the appearance of you Mohs repair at 8 weeks. In my office I recommend gentle massaging and use of a bioCorneum scar gel- which also has an SPF 30. If you still have concerns in 6 months, you may choose to undergo a series of skin resurfacing procedures with a laser- such as the Artisan -which has proven results for minimizing the appearance of scars. As always, it is best to share your concerns with your surgeon. Best of luck, Dr. Clevens
I have a BCC in the left side of the base of my nose.I m 33yo, my mother just removed the same BCC on the same place, with Mohs surgery. Results are great and healing process fast. After my research, I am facing a dilemma. Should I do Mohs or a laser removal (2mm around the BCC)? Is it possible with Mohs to transfer cancerous cells through the blood stream to other parts of the body or in the blood circulation?
With the Mohs Surgery, your surgeon provides the most precise method for removal of the cancerous tissue, while sparing the greatest amount of healthy tissue. For this reason, the Mohs surgery may result in a significantly smaller surgical defect and less noticeable scarring, as compared to other methods of skin cancer treatment. I recommend the Mohs Surgery for the removal of skin cancer in areas where maximum preservation of healthy tissue is desirable for cosmetic and functional purposes, such as the face.I may also recommend the Mohs Surgery for lesions that have recurred following prior treatment, or for lesions which have the greatest likelihood of recurrence.
- Mohs micrographic surgery is the most effective and state-of-the-art procedure for skin cancer today, which offers the highest potential for recovery - even if the skin cancer has been previously treated by another method and recurred. Select from the following pages to learn more.
- Mohs surgery has the highest success rate of all treatments for skin cancer - up to 99 percent. The Mohs technique is also the treatment of choice for cancers of the face and other sensitive areas as it relies on the accuracy of a microscopic surgical procedure to trace the edges of the cancer and ensure complete removal of all tumors down to the roots during the initial surgery.
I had basal cell carcinoma on my nose, and I had Mohs surgery to remove it. The following day, I had plastic surgery to close it up. The plastic surgeon did a skin flap reconstruction from skin from my nose, and it pulled skin from my left eye. It's extremely tight and looks lopsided and makes my eye really tired. Will it loosen up and even out when the stitches are out?
I appreciate your concern and worry regarding the pulled appearance after Mohs surgery. You should rest assured that it is not uncommon for nearby anatomical structures (lips, nose, ear, eyes) to look a bit pulled after reconstruction. Such effects generally settle out within 90 days or so. If it is persisting beyond 90 days, you should return to your surgeon for a re-evaluation.