The Bright Field

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Thaddeus Okonkwo

Covers what patients can expect on the day, from preparation through reconstruction and aftercare.

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A gloved hand drawing local anesthetic into a fine syringe on a dim clinical tray, no peopleField Notes

What the numbing feels like: anesthesia during Mohs surgery

You stay awake for Mohs, and local anesthesia is the reason a long day stays comfortable.

· 6 min · Thaddeus Okonkwo

Clean gauze, a roll of bandage, and a small jar of ointment arranged on a dim bathroom shelfField Notes

Wound care after Mohs surgery, day by day

A practical timeline of what to do, and what to expect, from the first night through the first month.

· 6 min · Thaddeus Okonkwo

A dermatologic surgeon in scrubs examining a patient's sun-exposed skin under a bright exam lightField Notes

Mohs surgery for squamous cell carcinoma: when it is the right choice

The second most common skin cancer can send roots and, rarely, spread, so complete margins matter.

· 7 min · Thaddeus Okonkwo

A patient waiting calmly in a dim clinic corridor while lab work is processed nearbyField Notes

Why does Mohs surgery take all day?

Most of the day is spent waiting on the lab, not on surgery.

· 6 min · Thaddeus Okonkwo

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