Is it necessary to remove basal cell via Mohs? What are alternatives?

Posted by cdeldeo @cdeldeo, Dec 16, 2023

Was dx with basal cell on tip of nose. Derm wants to do Mohs surgery with nose reconstruction which will alter my nose. I am 78 and do not want to do this. Any suggestions?

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All I can say is %^#@, Wow, I don't think I could use that treatment after looking at the pix and comments of the link above, I will have to try a plastic surgeon in a nearby town, as we live in the country and do not have much choice of dermatologists.
You are one brave guy, and I really appreciate your information.

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I too had skin cancer surgery in which I thought the surgeon botched the job. It was on my arm and there is a deep indentation on my arm, and they kept messing with it while trying to close up the cut. I had the sense the surgeon was rushed and he had appalling bedside manner, gruff and disinterested in any thing I said. Like you, live in a small town with little choice. The only other dermatology practice could not see me soon, but they are affiliated with a practice in a town 30 miles away. Truth is, if I still lived in the big city I might be 30 miles from the doctor anyway. 30 miles on open highway is easier and faster than the same distance in city traffic.

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