Squamish surgery November 10. Looked like it was healing and on Jan. 10 incision site started getting red and sore. Itching badly. Have used peroxide and neoporspirin but site is still red and itching and site is sore . Photo attached.
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Thank you for your question. It would be best to follow-up with the Mohs
micrographic surgeon who performed your skin surgery. Lesions on the legs take the longest to heal
so it is important to follow the instructions of your surgeon. Developing a non-healing wound or ulcer...
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...
There is a charge for the Mohs surgery (removal of the skin cancer) and a charge for the reconstruction. Medicare covers each, but patients have "patient responsibility" which may be covered by your secondary insurance if you have secondary insurance. Best option.... talk to the Mohs surgeon or...