Mommy Makeover: Info, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

How long should I wait after I quit smoking to get subcision for acne scars and botox for frown li

It Takes Time
Dec 23, 2015

Usually I request a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the procedure. It takes some time for the effects of smoking to reverse. Once you stop just stay a non-smoker. There is no need to fix your face just so you can get lung cancer.

I had mohs surgery at teaching hospital in Chicago for basal cell carcinoma. Why was I given 7 day

Many Reasons
Dec 19, 2015

As a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon I rarely give oral antibiotics for standard cases. There are however times when it is necessary. It was likely prescribed by the doctor that closed the wound and you should call him/her to see if it is necessary.

Is Mohs surgery the only option for a very small nodular basal cell carcinoma on cheek near hairli

Many Options
Dec 19, 2015

Mohs micrographic surgery is not your only option but it is probably your best. With a cure rate over 98% and being tissue sparing it will give you the smallest defect and usually scar. Excision, electrodessication and curretage, are some other options but have lower cure rates.

Post Mohs surgery – possible side effects?

Normal
Dec 1, 2015

This can be a normal side effect, just give it time to normalize. If after a month or two or it is still flaking call your surgeon.

Can you wait to have a skin graft done after having a skin cancer (BCC) removed on your nose? (Pho

time sensitive
Nov 27, 2015

If you get too much granulation tissue it can make a full thickness skin graft not match up well. Were you offered other closure options? A defect like yours would take a paramedian forehead flap really well. Consult with your surgeon, only he/she can determine if the granulation is appropriate for grafting.

The gauze from my slow moh’s still has blood on it a week later–is it healing properly?

Call
Nov 5, 2015

It is not normal to have bleeding one week after surgery. The separation is probably the problem but you should call your physician so the wound can be evaluated for a hematoma or infection.

Head pain after I had Mohs surgery

Possible Nerve Damage
Nov 4, 2015

Occasionally when we do Mohs some of the superficial nerves are damaged in the process. The damaged nerve can give you a numb sensation or headaches which can last beyond 6 months. There are better medications for nerve induced pain. Go back to your Mohs surgeon and try another medication.