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Scar Prevention and Wound Healing Print E-mail
Dr. Raskin conducts ongoing research and has published many scientific articles on a variety of dermatological issues including his development of a unique way of stitching skin which minimizes scarring even after the extensive surgeries.

As with all forms of surgery a scar will remain after the skin cancer is removed and the surgical area has completely healed. Mohs micrographic surgery, however, will leave one of the smallest possible surgical defects and resultant scars. Often wounds that are allowed to heal on their own result in scars that are barely noticeable. Even following extensive surgery, results are frequently quite acceptable. In addition, scars do have the ability, through the body’s own natural healing properties, to remodel and improve in appearance for a six to twelve month period. There are also many other products and procedures available to our patients for enhancement of the surgical area following skin cancer surgery.

In addition to our usual treatments and scar prevention, we offer a Wound Care and Scar Prevention Program to all of our patients. For further information regarding this important program you may speak to our Cosmetic Consultant or one of our providers.

Cost of Wound Care and Scar Prevention Program:
·  $500 with Botox (injected in scar area to reduce movement which may increase scar intensity).
·  $400 without Botox: Botox is not needed for back, leg or arm areas.
·  In addition to treatments patients will receive a complimentary sun protection hat or tube of sunscreen.

First Treatment:
·  First treatment to be performed one (1) week after sutures are removed.
·  Treatment includes: V-Beam, Botox and silicone dressing.
·  Silicone dressing will be used for two (2) months.
·  Additional silicone dressing may be purchased at the cosmetic counter-the cost is $20.00 per tube.

Second Treatment:
Second treatment is V-Beam only and is to be performed one (1) month after the first treatment

Here at Mohs Micrographic Surgery Center of America, we work with you to find the most effective wound care and scar prevention treatment.
 

Raskin Factoids

Mohs micrographic surgery procedures remove the least amount of healthy tissue.