MOHS Surgery October 8, 2025

 My MOHS surgery happened Wednesday.  In this surgery a layer of skin is removed and then examined.  If any cancer remains then another layer is removed.  I had two layers removed in a circle on my cheek about the size of a nickel.  The second layer wasn't as big as there was only cancer in a corner.  My skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma.  I understand this type is sometimes deeper.  They then closed it with stitches, telling me they pinched it into a line.  I read the MD notes which said the put in nine stitches, four underneath and then five on the surface.  Looking at the picture it looks more like 20 stitches on top.  I know it took them a long time to sew it all up.  

temporary bandage

final bandage

After 48 hours I was told I could change the bandage.  These pictures are from that change of bandage.  The original bandage was tight, to prevent bleeding after the catheterized some blood vessels.  Now the bandage is more to hold the aquaphor against the wound.  Aquaphor will promote healing.