Small Basal Cell CA on bridge of nose. How small is too small for Mohs instead of punch excision? (photos)

April 27, 2015
Asked By:maryraven in New Richmond, WV

I was dx'd with a small basal cell on my nose. I am 36 & don't have other medical problems . My MD said the Mohs is unnecessary, i.e. it's too small and if he referred me for Mohs they might laugh at us. I don't want to have a deforming scar in a prominent place. How small is too small for Mohs? He recommends we do a punch excision . My derm is HMO and I am concerned they are trying to save $ rather than provide the best removal method.

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