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Mohs Surgery Recovery
What is the typical recovery and downtime from Mohs surgery? What should I expect for after care needs?
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Puffiness After Mohs Surgery
I had Mohs surgery done on my face just below the eye 5 weeks ago. There is still some puffiness in the area. Is this normal and if so, is there...
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Tight and Lopsided Skin Flap Reconstruction Results
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...
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Mohs Surgery Scar on Nose
I had Mohs Surgery when I was 27 (8 years ago) to remove a large basal cell carcinoma from the tip of my nose. My scar runs along the length of my...
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Skin Graft Fell off 2 Weeks After Mohs Surgery
2 weeks ago I had mohs..on nose..skin graft fell off to day -appears to be healing with big cavity ...is this correct or do I need to contact MD...
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What Can Be Done for Mohs Surgery Lumps?
Nine months ago, I had Mohs surgery on my cheek (near my nose) for a very small Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC). I developed two lumps from the surgery:...
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What Should I Do if I Have a Large Lump After Mohs Surgery?
I had Mohs done on small basal @ center forhead. I was left w/ a concave wide white scar, deep brow furrows, and a 10mm lump where final sutures were...
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Should I Remove my Bandage and Let my Stitches Air out 4 Days After Mohs Surgery?
Just had Mohs surgery on my forehead 4 days ago. Can I take the bandage off for good and let the stitches air out now? Going to have them removed...
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Can Scar Be Fixed After Mohs?
Can it be fixed? Should it be fixed? The photo shows my left eye 10+ weeks after a skin graft following Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell lesion....
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Will my Hair Grow Back After my Scalp Scabs Fall Off?
After having Mohs surgery on my scalp for basal cell skin cancer, I had a flap done in one area. I have several scabs on my head and when they come...
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