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I suggest waiting 3-5 days before drinking again, as it can thin the blood and cause bleeding as well as impaired wound healing. However, I have had plenty of patients who didn't want to follow those instructions/advice and they still had excellent outcomes. You decide and/or speak with your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
Alcohol is a blood thinner and can increase the risk of bleeding in the immediate post-operative period. I advise my patients to avoid it for the first few days but check with your surgeon who performed the procedure.
Alcohol is a blood thinner so if you have a large graft or very extensive procedure, it would be best to wait a few days. But if you're just having a bit of wine, it's ok. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
I typically treat all my MOHS patients with a post-operative scar protocol of laser treatments starting 3-6 weeks after the sutures were removed and a topical silicone based scar gel. I suggest at least one laser treatment at this point. The scar will improve over time, but if you...
Honestly, it's not great to wait to have surgery, as the "fingers" of the cancer can spread deeper and then cause the cancer to be larger when you need it removed later. You can, but I would not suggest it. The tip of the nose is a very cosmetically sensitive location and the smaller...
Swelling after any surgical procedure is to be expected. Loose areas like the lips or around the eyes often exhibit a great deal of swelling during the first few days. If the swelling continues and if there is a great deal of discoloration or bruising, it might be advisable to have...
The graft take is usually evident by a week if not two. Some times for whatever reason it is not clear, some exudate can distort the appearance. Often once the 'scab' is taken off the graft underneath is good. I would encourage you to see your surgeon. Even if the graft has not worked as...
When I have a Mohs patient who pays cash, I usually estimate between $1500-$2500 depending on the location, size, and approximate number of layers I think I will need to do. Mohs can be hard to estimate simply because as doctors what we are trying to do is minimize the amount of tissue removed,...
Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the...
