How long does the swelling and redness last? Do most patients need the dog ear cut off a month after surgery?
Answer: Post MOHS Healing, will the Redness and Swelling Last? What about Dog Ears? Swelling can last 6-12 weeks and redness in scars sometimes longer. I typically recommend laser treatments starting 3 weeks after suture are removed to help the scar mature. Also, I have all my patients on Biocorneum scar gel. I suggest speaking to your physician. Dog ears can be fixed surgically or with laser resurfacing. Typically they are removed during the reconstruction so you do not have to go back and repair them. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Post MOHS Healing, will the Redness and Swelling Last? What about Dog Ears? Swelling can last 6-12 weeks and redness in scars sometimes longer. I typically recommend laser treatments starting 3 weeks after suture are removed to help the scar mature. Also, I have all my patients on Biocorneum scar gel. I suggest speaking to your physician. Dog ears can be fixed surgically or with laser resurfacing. Typically they are removed during the reconstruction so you do not have to go back and repair them. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Mohs Surgery - redness No the swelling and redness are part of the healing process however I have gone back on some patients to excise the swollen area and have also done focal, fine liposuction of the thick area. The dog ear of skin usually does need excision. Each surgeon will have a different point at which they are comfortable with treating the dog ear- mine is approximately 6 months. Redness can be treated with photofacial therapy to decrease the redness.Best Wishes!!
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Mohs Surgery - redness No the swelling and redness are part of the healing process however I have gone back on some patients to excise the swollen area and have also done focal, fine liposuction of the thick area. The dog ear of skin usually does need excision. Each surgeon will have a different point at which they are comfortable with treating the dog ear- mine is approximately 6 months. Redness can be treated with photofacial therapy to decrease the redness.Best Wishes!!
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January 5, 2015
Answer: Post Mohs surgery Redness and swelling will dissipate progressively over 3 to 6 months. We have found the use of scar cream and massage postop to be helpful both in terms of speeding their resolution and improving final results. Dog ears usually improve over time. If they persist, it is typically a minor surgical procedure to revise them.
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January 5, 2015
Answer: Post Mohs surgery Redness and swelling will dissipate progressively over 3 to 6 months. We have found the use of scar cream and massage postop to be helpful both in terms of speeding their resolution and improving final results. Dog ears usually improve over time. If they persist, it is typically a minor surgical procedure to revise them.
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January 3, 2015
Answer: How long does the swelling and redness last after Mohs on nose? Swelling may persist for up to a year after surgery. Dog ears will sometimes resolve on their own, but can usually be excised if they persist.
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January 3, 2015
Answer: How long does the swelling and redness last after Mohs on nose? Swelling may persist for up to a year after surgery. Dog ears will sometimes resolve on their own, but can usually be excised if they persist.
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