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Bookmark or Share- Mohs Surgery and scab Questions - Real Doctor Answers - RealSelfMay 6 I had MOHs surgery on my shoulder, going down two layers to get it all. Due to the location, straps, sleeve seams rub right on the wound. I'm in a cycle, the wound has filled in & it tries to scab over, I raise my arm to do anything, the scab cracks, the bra strap or sleeve seam catches & pulls off the scab, and we start all over.
- Can I Drive Myself Home After Moh's Surgery? - RealSelfYes. Mohs' surgery is a technique used to evaluate the margins only, it does not diagnose skin cancer. Therefore prior to Mohs' a biopsy must ALWAYS be done, although can be done immediately prior to Mohs'.
- Mohs Surgery and swelling Questions - RealSelf29 year old female. Mohs procedure to remove 3 mm BCC on middle left side of nose. Simple closure but still opted to have plastic surgeon do it. Received 2 internal stitches and 5 external stitches. My concern is my nostrils are now asymmetrical. The Dr. was little help insisted he couldn't see difference. Pic taken 12 hours after surgery.
- What Should I Do if I Have a Large Lump After Mohs Surgery? - RealSelfMost skin cancers occur in the first two years after surgery, and while Mohs surgery does provide the highest cure rate for skin cancer, nothing is 100% perfect. So I would recommend seeing a doctor, preferably a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon (i.e. member of the American College of Mohs Surgery), and confirm what is causing that lump.
- Swelling after MOHS surgery. How much is too much? (Photo) - RealSelfMohs surgery attempts to preserve anatomy and function. Mohs is the preferred treatment for the removal of malignant skin tumors growing on the eyelid. Your Mohs surgeon will be able to give you a sense of potential eyelash loss; this depends on the depth and surface extension of the tumor...
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