I had mohs on my face. ( cheek) and regular on my leg.
@Butydoc gave a very good explanation. The hard part about the MOHS is the waiting while they check the sample in the lab. Take some headphones and music for that part. I wish I had. But of course depending on where you have the basel cell you might not be able to use it. But you could think of something like that for the waiting ? Maybe ask the office. It does give peace of mind to know when you leave that they got it all and you won't have to go back.
yes the wound then because they are exact is smaller than the other way and scarring minimal.
I used Wise woman salve by burts bees on the scar after the stitches were out or melted I forget which.
It is now named
Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment
It has lots of good things for scar minimizing and healing. ( I know it has also change since they were bought out but it still looks good. cocoa butter and Vit E and other good oils that are good for that healing )
I can hardly see mine. I think only b/c I know it is there , or so I have been told.
They had me use some ABX ointment for awhile at first and you have to keep it covered for a bit too. But they will give you all that info for dressing it. It can sting a little at first. But not bad at all.
I wish you small amount that they get at first pass. Best !
ETA: PS : don't forget to ask Santa for a nice new sunhat and some sunscreen. : )