So You Recommend Massage & Silicone Sheet/gel After Mohs?

Most surgical repairs after Mohs leave minimal scarring. Following your doctor's would care instructions is often all you need in order to obtain a superior cosmetic outcome. However, occasionally more prominent scarring will occur. There are a number of treatments to reduce scarring. My highest recommendation is to apply sunscreen over the area, as scar can darken and become more noticeable in the sun. Silicone dressings often help lubricate the scar and promote skin healing. Other find... more

The exact treatment is tailored to the individual scar. Most scars would benefit from using sunscreen or a combination sunscreen/silicone ge (e.g. Biocorneum)l. These products help most scars blend in to some degree and help the pinkness to the scar fade out more quickly. Silicone gel sheets can also help soften, flatten and improve final scar appearance, but are more difficult for patients to use consistently. Massage is useful if a scar has thickened or hypertrophied. Intralesional... more