Pre- and Post-Surgery Instructions
We strongly suggest you have someone come with you to drive you home.
You will be here for approximately three (3) hours. It could be more or less depending on how large the skin cancer is and how many
Mohs layers are necessary to completely remove the cancer.
You should eat and take your normal medications before you arrive at the office, unless you are specifically instructed otherwise.
Dress warmly and bring a sweater with you as it can get cool in the office.
Shower the night before or the morning of surgery. The bandage we put on after the surgery will need to stay on and dry for at least two days. We will go over how to do the dressing changes with you before you leave the office. The instructions will be written down.
When you go home, we will want you to take it easy. This will ensure the surgery site heals with optimal results.
NO heavy lifting, excessive bending forward, golfing or exercising for several days. This is very important! Using ice packs greatly decreases the pain and swelling.
You may be given a prescription for pain medication or you can take Extra-Strength Tylenol. If you are anxious about the upcoming surgical procedure, please let the office know and a mild anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed prior to your surgery appointment.
If your surgery is on your back or arms, please consider wearing a button-down shirt.