I had mohs surgery 1 week ago and plastic re-constructive surgery followed.It was for my upper lip which was diagnosed as malignant squamous cell carcinoma. What should I expect as far as pain postoperatively? I am having sharp, stabbing pain, worse than before surgery.Is this normal?I had a grandmother who died of brain cancer and a mother who died of lung cancer. A Dr. Edward Parry did the Mohs surgery and a Dr. Bassichis did the plastic surgery. I live in Roswell, NM, they are 500 miles away.
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Answer: Mohs surgery on the lip for squamous cell carcinoma and reconstruction
Yes, this may be OK. This is called healing by granulation and often times for a small superficial cancer defect on the nose this is the best healing option. Healing by granulation will take some time, from weeks to months. Follow-up with your dermatologic surgeon as directed...
In many cases, Mohs surgery for uncomplicated skin cancer can wait 1 month. I would agree with my dermatology colleagues. In many cities, it's not unusual to wait several months between diagnosis and the final appointment for skin cancer excision by a Dermatologic surgeon. Enjoy your wedding but...
Mohs surgery by a Board Certified Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon is the best option in most cases for a BCC on the nose. Other treatment options such as radiation may be suitable in some cases. Surgery for skin cancer does NOT cause cancer to spread or enter the bloodstream.