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MOHS Surgeon or Dermatologist for Reconstructive Surgery?

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July 13th, 2010
Hi,

I just found out I have basal cell carcinoma on my nose. I am a 38-year-old female working in a professional position. My dermatologist has recommended the MOHS procedure, but the soonest I can get in their schedule is the end of next month. I have three options:

(1) Have MOHS dermatologist take care of removing the cancer and reconstructive surgery.
(2) Have a plastic surgeon remove the cancer and do the reconstructive surgery.
(3) Have the MOHS dermatologist take care of removing the cancer and the plastic surgeon perform the reconstructive surgery.

According to my dermatologist, the MOHS specialists are trained to some degree in cosmetic surgery.

I'm still leaning toward option #3, though. Can someone share thoughts about how well qualified the MOHS surgeons are to do reconstructive surgery on the face, such as around the nose area? Would a plastic surgeon be much more skilled? What about having a plastic surgeon do everything?

Thanks in advance!
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replied July 19th, 2010
Although experience and skill levels vary greatly among individual doctors, even within the same specialty, I would probably agree with you that #3 is likely to be the best option for you.


Sincerely/ Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS


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