I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
D 0Mohs surgery day
Day 0-3
Day 7Office evaluation
Week 1-2Pedicle removal
Week 2-3Office evaluation
Week 4
Week 6
3 months
9-12 months
D 0Mohs surgery day
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Day 0-3
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Day 7Office evaluation
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Week 1-2Pedicle removal
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Week 2-3Office evaluation
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containint Zinc of Titanium.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Week 4
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Week 6
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
3 months
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
9-12 months
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
Full Timeline
D 0: Mohs surgery day
- Mohs surgery will be performed by your dermatologist. the length of the procedure will vary.
- After your Mohs procedure is complete you will be evaluated by Dr. Gupta to determine if your procedure can be performed the same day, in our office with local anesthesia, OR if the defect is very extensive then you may need to be scheduled for outpatient surgery in 2-3 days which will be performed under general anesthesia.
Day 0-3
- Surgery will be performed either in office or at a hospital/surgery center.
- Duration of surgery will depend on the extent of the repair required.
- Incisions will be covered with simple dressings.
Day 7 – Office evaluation
- Dressings and sutures will be removed today.
Week 1-2 – Pedicle removal
- If a flap was performed, you will have a minor procedure called the pedicle resection.
- A flap surgery requires local blood supply so some of the donor site remains attached at its original location. After 1 week the body has formed new blood vessels and the origin can be resected, or cut.
- This procedure is performed to result in a better cosmetic outcome.
- Non-dissolving sutures will again be placed, this reduces the appearance of scars.
Week 2-3 – Office evaluation
- Suture removal will be performed in the office.
- Cover the incision with Aquaphor & gauze.
- Sun protection is extremely important. Ensure you are using a mineral sunblock containing Zinc or Titanium.
Week 4
- May resume light activity.
- Continue sun protection.
Week 6
- May resume all activity.
- Continue sun protection.
3 Months
- Skin evaluation, revision, microdermabrasion.
- Continue sun protection.
9-12 Months
- Final results are achieved.
- Scar is fully healed after ~12 months.
- Continue using sun protection with mineral sunblock.
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