Is Mohs Surgery Disfiguring?

Among the most effective skin cancer surgical treatments is Mohs, which can be disfiguring and nearly always requires reconstructive surgery. Dr. Chariker is highly experienced in reconstructive surgery following a Mohs procedure.

Is Mohs surgery serious?

Mohs surgery is generally considered very safe, but there are some risks: Bleeding from the site of surgery. Bleeding into the wound (hematoma) from surrounding tissue. Pain or tenderness in the area where skin was removed.

Do you need plastic surgery after Mohs surgery?

Post-Mohs Reconstruction: Mohs surgery for excision of a skin cancer inevitably results in an open wound. In closing this wound or filling in this defect, special reconstructive procedures performed by plastic surgeons are often needed to optimize healing and restoring proper form and function to the area.