Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mohs surgery?

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Skin cancer: Mohs surgery is a type of surgery to completely excise skin cancer. The tissue is sent pathologist who tells surgeon immediately where he need to keep resecting until all margins are free of cancer.

Question 2

how effective is mohs surgery for treating melanoma?

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Fair: Mohs surgery has been used successfully int treating  cutaeous basal cell and squamous Ca.  The treatment of melanoma is best handled by wide resection with at least 1 cm. margin to guarantee no recurrence.  If nodular the lesion may also require node dissection.  Arsenical paste applied to melanoma has been occasionally used by not all agree it is the best approach, no more than fulguration was.

Question 3

what is mohs surgery?

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SurgeryForSkinCancer: It is a special and precise surgical technique in which layers of skin cancer tissues are removed and examined under magnification and usually continued until the entire cancer tissues are removed.

Question 4

how long does it take to recover from mohs surgery?

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Mohs Recovery: Mohs is a specific way to remove skin cancer. Recovery depends on the size of the tumor, and how the area is closed. If the area is small, direct closure heals the fastest, followed by flaps, grafts and allowing the area to heal with sound care. Be certain to ask your dermatologist about the options, and if a plastic surgeon should get involved for your closure. Good luck and don't delay,

Question 5

what risks and complications are associated with mohs surgery?

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Minimal: The Mohs procedure itself has few complications. Occasionally a wound infection and rarely, significant bleeding. But the procedure often takes a while (local anesthesia) and may leave a cosmetic defect that requires a complicated procedure to reconstruct. (But it has a very HIGH rate of total removal of the skin cancer)

Question 6

what kind of doctor performs mohs surgery?

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Dermatologist: Mohs paste is a form of topical therapy used in treating more advanced forms of skin tumors such as basal and squamous Ca's.  If the lesion is spread out and difficult to resect or not responsive to  Efudex
  Mohs, an arsenical paste is applied with margins then biopsied to assure inclusion in resection sitr

Question 7

what is a ballpark figure for mohs surgery on eyelid?

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Variable: This procedure can be very small or end up being quite extensive. You will need some type of reconstructive surgery and that cost is separate and variable depending on what is necessary.

Question 8

need tips on recovery after mohs surgery and nose reconstruction?

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Depends : On the amount of tissue needed to get clean margins, but on average a pretty smooth recovery with easily controlled pain. Many times can be done with local anesthesia so talk to your doctor about their surgical plan and expectations.

Question 9

had mohs surgery dec 1 i see a scab forming and is sore is it coming back?

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Possible: Hard to know, but it is possible. Best to have your Moh's surgeon take a look at it. They should see you back if there's a potential problem. Hope this helps!

Question 10

which is more effective: basal cell carcinoma excision or mohs surgery?

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Touchy question: Depends on who you ask: dermatologists favor mohs' and plastic surgeons favor excision. The cure rate is highest with mohs', but (in my opinion) it is best reserved for bcca's in critical anatomic areas (like the corner of the eye.) many bcca's can be simply excised in the office with local anesthesia and an unobtrusive scar; the same tumor treated with mohs may take a number of hours.

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