I had a basal cell removed on the side of my nose by Mohs surgery on Sept 26th. Should it still be tender to touch?

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) generally grows slowly, but the rate can vary depending on several factors, including the location, individual immune response, and the tumor’s characteristics. In many cases, SCC can take months to even a couple of years to reach a size of 1 cm, as you've d...

Basal cell carcinomas come in all size, shape, and colors. Typically lesions increase in size as the malignant cells multiply exponentially.  However, tumors like people, have temporary setbacks. The immune system may recognize and attack them. Topical chemicals and pressure may retard them.  ...

I can understand you are nervous about the surgery and the aesthetic and functional result.  But the cancer has to be removed and Mohs surgery has the highest cure rate with the smallest defect.  In terms of reconstruction, ask your surgeon to show you some before and afters of something s...

Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, f...

Surgical scars can become red, hypertrophic, inflamed, and thickened. In our office, we use a combination approach that includes pulsed dye laser, Plato's Scar gel used twice daily, fractional laser, and Kenalog IIT to reduce the scar. Topical therapies are great first-line therapy.  Dr. ...

Yours is a common question for CPAP users, since a good night's rest is invaluable as you recover. Consider taking your CPAP mask with you to your consultation.  If the mask generates a pressure point directly on the area of surgery (the excision or the reconstruction), then your...