ABSTRACT
Mohs' surgery often requires multiple dressing changes in a single day. The innovative dressing method described here provides a reproducible, visually acceptable dressing with minimal damage to the patient's uninvolved skin. It also allows speedy removal and a smooth flow of events for the health care team.
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Bandages , Mohs Surgery/nursing , Skin Neoplasms/surgery , Humans , Postoperative CareABSTRACT
Skin resurfacing procedures with the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, chemical peels, and dermabrasion have similar complication profiles. The most frequent complications are pigmentary disturbances, erythema, infection, and scarring. Patients should be well advised of the potential untoward side effects. Proper preoperative skin preparation, postoperative wound care, adequate physician training, and physician alertness will reduce the frequency and severity of these complications.
