After Mohs surgery, the chance of the skin cancer coming back is less than 1%. However, while the Mohs procedure completely removes the skin cancer, it will leave a defect or hole in the skin at the site of the surgery.
The next step of the procedure then begins. In the reconstructive phase, the Mohs surgeon will determine the best way to repair your defect while giving you the best cosmetic result.
What happens during reconstruction?
Often, there are five primary ways to repair the skin after your Mohs procedure:
Allowing the skin to heal naturally
Closing the skin in a simple line
Move and stretch skin from the surrounding area to cover the defect
Use a piece of skin from another area of your body (ex. behind the ear) to cover the defect like a patch (a skin graft closure)
A combination of the above techniques
Attention to detail and a meticulous approach ensures that this repaired skin matches the thickness, color, and texture of the surrounding skin, leaving minimal scarring, if any.
Want to know more about Mohs surgery reconstruction? Reach out to your nearest Sanova Dermatology location today.
Skin can take over 6-12 months to heal completely after surgery. However, with the right reconstructive technique, you can achieve remarkable visual resolution of scars within six weeks or less.
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