Which scar gel is best for Mohs surgery followed by bilobed flap closure on nose?

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...

Thank you so much for your question!  Before all else, I'd make sure you speak to your Mohs and/or Plastic Surgery team about their recommendations for anti-itching postop. That being said, I will often recommend a combination of Claritin during the day (non-drowsy) and Benadryl at...

Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, f...

Thank you for your question and your helpful photo.The area on your lower lip looks like something termed "Actinic Chelitis".  It is not possible to know for sure without examining you and this is by no means a formal diagnosis.  I'd encourage you to see a Facial Plastic Surgeon, O...

Excellent question.  I would suggest you see the doctor who performed the biopsy.  They can clinically examine the area and take a swab for microbiology.  If clinically indicated, they can prescribe you a course of antibiotics and cleanse the area.  It is ideal for...

Thank you for your question. Can you post a photograph of the wound.  Your Mohs surgeon should provide you with verbal and written instructions on wound care.  Your wound may have dehisced or it may be granulating.  It is also possible that there is an infection.  An in...