How long after the skin graft should I wait to go swimming in a public pool? (Photo)

You are experiencing what a called paresthesias , which are abnormal Sensations. Over the next several months they should get better and disappear. Could it take as long as a year? Possible

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...

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...

Thank you for your question.  It has been my experience that swelling after Mohs is to be expected, especially delayed swelling and bruising 2-3 days after surgery.  During the Mohs procedure, local anesthetic is injected to adequately numb the area.  The normal swelling from the...

Mohs surgery attempts to preserve anatomy and function. Mohs is the preferred treatment for the removal of malignant skin tumors growing on the eyelid.  Your Mohs surgeon will be able to give you a sense of potential eyelash loss; this depends on the depth and surface extension of the tumor...

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...