Nee Moh surgery on the right leg near the ankle. I would like to know how long before I can take a six week trip to South America? I would also like to know the recovery time for the wound to close?
September 23, 2013
Answer: Going on Vacation After Mohs Surgery
Your best option is to discuss the situation with the doctor who will be performing Mohs surgery. It depends on whether the wound is closed or whether it is allowed to heal in by itself (secondary intention healing). Wounds on the legs tend to heal more slowly. (Blood flows downhill well, but getting uphill back to the heart is more difficult.) If allowed to heal by secondary intention, the wound will likely take 4 or more weeks to heal. If sutured, the sutures are usually taken out within two weeks. Talk to your doctor to make sure that you don't have any problems on your trip. Good luck.
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September 23, 2013
Answer: Going on Vacation After Mohs Surgery
Your best option is to discuss the situation with the doctor who will be performing Mohs surgery. It depends on whether the wound is closed or whether it is allowed to heal in by itself (secondary intention healing). Wounds on the legs tend to heal more slowly. (Blood flows downhill well, but getting uphill back to the heart is more difficult.) If allowed to heal by secondary intention, the wound will likely take 4 or more weeks to heal. If sutured, the sutures are usually taken out within two weeks. Talk to your doctor to make sure that you don't have any problems on your trip. Good luck.
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