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    • Overview of skin cancer
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  • Mohs Surgery
    • What is Mohs Surgery?
    • Your Surgery Day
    • Wound Care Instructions
    • FAQ
  • Wide Excisions
    • What is a Wide Excision?
    • Melanoma Wide Excision
    • How to Prepare
    • Medications to Avoid
    • What To Expect
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    • What is sun damage?
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    • Home
    • What is skin cancer?
      • Overview of skin cancer
      • Basal Cell Carcinoma
      • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
      • Melanoma
      • Merkel Cell
      • Actinic Keratosis
      • Rare types of skin cancer
    • Mohs Surgery
      • What is Mohs Surgery?
      • Your Surgery Day
      • Wound Care Instructions
      • FAQ
    • Wide Excisions
      • What is a Wide Excision?
      • Melanoma Wide Excision
      • How to Prepare
      • Medications to Avoid
      • What To Expect
    • Be sun wise
      • What is sun damage?
      • UVA & UVB
      • Sun protection
      • Sunscreen 101
    • Our Team
      • Dr. Jennifer Guillemaud
      • Heather Harper, NP
      • Dr. Mike Sander
      • The Team
      • Charities We Love
    • Contact Us
    • Products We Love

  • Home
  • What is skin cancer?
    • Overview of skin cancer
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
    • Melanoma
    • Merkel Cell
    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Rare types of skin cancer
  • Mohs Surgery
    • What is Mohs Surgery?
    • Your Surgery Day
    • Wound Care Instructions
    • FAQ
  • Wide Excisions
    • What is a Wide Excision?
    • Melanoma Wide Excision
    • How to Prepare
    • Medications to Avoid
    • What To Expect
  • Be sun wise
    • What is sun damage?
    • UVA & UVB
    • Sun protection
    • Sunscreen 101
  • Our Team
    • Dr. Jennifer Guillemaud
    • Heather Harper, NP
    • Dr. Mike Sander
    • The Team
    • Charities We Love
  • Contact Us
  • Products We Love

Commonly asked questions about Mohs Surgery

Q: I don’t have a visible spot/lesion anymore after the biopsy, do I still need to come for surgery?

 A: Yes, the reason your doctor referred you to us for surgery is because there is still cancerous tissue remaining beneath the skin in the biopsy site/scar, even if you can’t see it.  

Q: Why do I need to send a picture of my lesion/biopsy site?

 A: Dr. Guillemaud closely reviews each surgical case that is scheduled; a photo of the biopsy site helps us to plan each surgical day adequately and to ensure that you have the best possible cosmetic and functional outcome for your reconstruction afterward. 

Q: Can I drive myself to my surgery appointment?

A: No. Our goal is your safety, so we adhere to the guidelines set by for Non-Hospital Surgical Facilities, which CPSA that patients are NOT to drive themselves to and from any surgical procedure over 4 hours. Please arrange for a ride to and from surgery and have your ride’s contact information available for when you are checking in on the morning of your surgery. 

Q: Can I have a family member or friend stay with me during surgery?

A: Unless there is a medically necessary reason for someone to stay with you, such as cognitive/mobility/vision/hearing impairment, you are not allowed to have anyone accompany you during your surgery. If you require someone to stay with you for medical assistance, please confirm this with our surgical coordinator before the date of your surgery. We thank you for your understanding and co-operation. 

Q: How long does the procedure take?

 A: You will be at Calgary Skin Cancer Centre for approximately 6-8 hours 

 

Q: What do I do after surgery?

A: Specific aftercare instructions will be provided to you when you are discharged from our facility. Plan to have approximately three (3) days of downtime afterwards, during which we strongly advise to refrain from any overly strenuous or highly physical activity. 


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Q: Do you have WiFi?

 A: Yes! We have complimentary Wi-fi available to you at our clinic, no password required. 

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