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I suggest speaking to your surgeon as each physician has their own requests for patients. It also depends on what was done for your surgical closure. Best, Dr. Emer.
Thank you for your questions. Every surgeon varies according to their particular preferences for postoperative care following surgery. In my practice, I generally tell patients to keep their bandages off after the sutures are removed. I do not allow makeup or sunscreen until I am sure that the wounds have healed. Please contact your physician's office for their specific instructions. Best wishes.
Your surgeon should give you specifics on band-aids, make-up, and sunscreen after surgery. Follow-up directly with him/her if you have questions. "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."
I would recommend you get it taken care of as soon as possible even if you have to cancel your trip . Moh's and the Moh's repair is done fairly immediately after diagnosis, I would recommend you have it done no more than a month from diagnosis.
I'm not sure about the size and the location and the subtype of the initial BCC, but from those photos it appears to be a good outcome. There are always things you can do to improve the scar after the surgery but I encourage you to discuss this with a specialist such as dermatologists or plastic...
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...