Hi, I had a biopsy done about a week ago and it is determined that it is Basal Cell Carcinoma. My doctor did not feel confident to operate due to area and the possibility of a large scar. I was referred to a doctor specializing in Mohs surgery, however cannot be seen for almost a month. What do I do with this hole until then. Is this hole dangerous to leave open? My doctor was somewhat cavalier with his answers. Ps. I am 48 and would like to have minimal scaring if possible.
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Thank you for your question. The tear duct is the drain, not where the tears are produced.If the tear duct were involved then you would not drain your tears as well and thus have excess tears rather than a dry eye. Your original Ophthalmologist may be correct, but you should seek a...
The goal in my practice is to remove BCC's in 4 weeks but I can wait up to 2-3 months in some cases if the patient is away out of town. SCC's are removed within 2-4 weeks and melanoma are excised within 1 week. BCC's are slow to move and most of my patients have had them from 2 months to 5 years...
No, there are no medical insurances that will cover a revision for a scar that comes from a medical procedure to remove cancer. The cancer procedure itself will be covered, but a 'cosmetic' procedure for scarring afterwards is never covered. "This
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