Will I still be able to use my CPAP machine after Mohs Surgery?

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The BCC is on my upper lip slightly left of my nostril. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine every night. The mask is the pillow type which fits into each nostril but also covers the area just below my nose. My question is after surgery will I have to stop using the CPAP machine? Thanks very much for your response.

Jeffrey Cone, MD · Answer

Yours is a common question for CPAP users, since a good night's rest is invaluable as you recover. Consider taking your CPAP mask with you to your consultation.  If the mask generates a pressure point directly on the area of surgery (the excision or the reconstruction), then your surgeons can advise you on a different style of mask while you heal.  This can help avoid undue trauma to the surgical site and ensure a better night's rest.

Will I still be able to use my CPAP machine after Mohs Surgery?

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