How to Repair Mohs Surgery Wound?

September 7, 2009
Asked By:Mike Tamborrino in 06902

I had Mohs surgery on 8/14 to remove a basal cell cancer from my forehead. The wound is now open and covered and I'm weighing my options for repair. It's about the size of a silver dollar. It does seem to be closing/shrinking from all sides, albeit ever so slowly.What are the advantages/disadvantages of waiting for it to continue to close before doing a skin graft or skin flap? Thanks!

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