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Mohs refers to the procedure that removes the basal cell cancer from your leg. Several factors will determine how long the healing process takes. Things such as diabetes, smoking, age, and steroid use can possibly prolong the healing time. You should ask your surgeon how long they would anticipate the healing to take place. Good luck.
First, Mohs is not a type of cancer. It is a procedure that removes cancer. So, what I assume you are asking is how long a BCC that you had on your leg will take to heal after a Mohs surgical procedure to that area? The truth is that it will depend on how big the site was and the type of closure used for it. It can take several weeks because the body (especially extremities) take longer to fully heal than the face or neck. If you have questions at all about how your site is healing or looking, consult with your surgeon about it. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient andcannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-persontreatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
BCCs are typically slow growing; however, that still means they need to be treated sooner rather than later. Most of the time the cancer is actually growing at the roots, under the skin, like a tree, so though the surface size may not change, it can be growing and developing under the skin more...
The feet and lower legs take longer to heal, expect it to be 6 weeks to several months to fully recover.
This is a decision that you will need to carefully consider. Basal cell carcinoma is typically a very slow growing tumor but this can vary. In most cases, waiting an additional month should not create any issues but this is a risk that you will need to be comfortable taking. It would be helpful...
