Scars can be flattened and dog-ears can be repaired.

Bryan K. Chen, MD answers: 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: one is a dog ear, and the other is a large lump that was caused from tissue being pushed by the surgeon. I was just told that this large lump will "never go away." Is there anything that a plastic surgeon can do to remove or lessen the appearance of this lump? I was never told that this could be a result of this surgery.


Bryan K. Chen, MD
10 months ago
By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

At 9 months out from your surgery, any "settling" down of the dog-ear probably would have occurred by this time.  Dog-ears can be repaired, but this would require an additional surgical procedure.  The "lump" of scar that you describe probably would benefit from a series of cortisone injections. 

I would consult first with the Mohs surgeon who performed your surgery and/or closure.  If you are still dissatisfied, consider obtaining a second opinion with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Good luck.

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