I Am Told to Wait 8 Weeks After Biopsy for Squamous Removal from my Lower Leg. Is This Really Wise?

July 31, 2013
Asked By:TtsyB

I learned today it is squamous cell on my lower leg close to my shin and to wait until the first wound heals 7-8 weeks before surgery to cut out the squamous cells and then have two layers of stitches. 1 Is it wise to wait so long? 2 Should I find a Mohs doctor? 3 Is there enough skin fortwo layers of stitches? And 4 what kind of scaring should I anticipate?

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