Hi, does getting Mohs Surgery on the cheek pose a threat to existing cheek implants? From the looks of Mohs, I would think it makes infection or other complications a high probability .....just wondering if I'm correct here? Thanks
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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...
Hello and that is an excellent question!
Short answer - yes, it is rather common to have some sort of change in sensation above a forehead scar.
Long answer - The reason for this is because the nerves that give sensation to your scalp actually exit the skull under your...
First of all, I am in the vast minority, but I have never given patients effudex. I believe there are far better alternatives. That being said, I consider facial skin "priviledged". You can do things to facial skin that can't be done to other skin surfaces without consequences. Effudex used on...