Steps to Ensure better outcomes following Mohs Surgery - SLUCare Dermatology

SLUCare Dermatologist and Mohs Surgeon Dr. Erin Chen discusses what you can do to ensure better outcomes following Mohs surgery that minimizes scarring and gives the best aesthetic outcome. It is important to keep it cleaned, protected and lubricated with products such as Vaseline to prevent anything that might create undesirable end results.

Dr. Eran Chen offers general dermatology services, as well as surgical treatment for skin conditions, including skin cancer. She is trained in Mohs surgery, an outpatient procedure for removing skin cancer in delicate areas while preserving surrounding healthy tissues. This technique is more than 98 percent effective at treating certain types of skin cancer. More information online at www.slucare.edu

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