Mohs Reconstructionin Charlotte Metropolitan Area

What to Expect from Mohs Reconstructive Surgery

Wherever possible, it is recommended that Mohs reconstruction be performed on the same day as the Mohs excision, requiring coordination with your Mohs surgeon. This helps to minimize both scarring and downtime. The reconstruction may be performed at one of PPSD’s accredited outpatient surgical suites or rarely at an affiliated hospital, if necessary. Patients typically receive local anesthesia, although sedation may be required in some cases. The reconstructive procedure rarely requires more than 30 minutes to perform. Skin grafting, the use of flaps, and the harvesting of donor tissue from other areas of the body are methods that may be required during the Mohs reconstruction. During reconstruction, your plastic surgeon will perform adjustments to the facial cartilage, bones, skin or muscles, carefully camouflaging any incisions. Skin grafting, the use of flaps, and the harvesting of donor tissue from other areas of the body are all typical methods employed during the Mohs reconstructive procedure.