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Surgical Excision of Melanoma
What To Expect After Surgery
Recovery after surgery to remove a melanoma depends upon the site and extent of surgery. The wound may take longer to heal if reconstructive surgery techniques such as Reference skin grafts Opens New Window are used.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 12, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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