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Q: Dad(90) w Moh's on chest. open area 5 in diameter. On all of it what shows is fat tissue. Dressing w vaseline,telfa. When will tissue start having a crust? Should apply silicone pads now or later?

Surgery was 2 PM and review under microscope not finished. Doc will cal me Fri to tell about margins, if more resection needed, will do at that time. He said at that time may try reconstruction "string purse like" I am wondering: bc healing already started, what is best? to just leave alone to heal by second intention, or attempt the string purse at a week time interval. Will wound form a scar by then? And if so, is it a good idea to "upset" the scar and interfere w healing at that timepoint by trying to decrease open area w the string purse approach? MANY MANY MANY THANKS!!! Dana
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Merely Me, Health Guide
7/ 5/11 8:42pm

Hello Dana

 

Can you give us an update on your dad?  How did everything go?

 

I gave your question to Dr. Lawrence Green, a dermatologist, to answer.  Here is Dr. Green's answer to you as well as more information on Mohs surgery.

 

Please let us know how your father is healing.

 

Thank you so much for your question.

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By Dana— Last Modified: 07/05/11, First Published: 06/23/11