FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q. What insurance does Dr. Cosulich accept?
A. Please view our list of participating health insurances.
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Q. May I eat prior to my surgery?
A. Yes.
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Q. Do I need to stop taking any medications before or after surgery?
A. Never stop taking a medication prescribed by another physician without his or her permission. If you are on any blood thinners or anti-coagulants, we may ask you to speak with the prescribing physician to see if you can safely stop them for a short period prior to surgery. If not, we will still be able to perform the surgery, but there may be a higher risk of post-operative bleeding.
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Q. What type of anesthesia is used for surgery?
A. We only use local anesthesia (usually lidocaine with or without epinephrine).
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Q. How long will my surgical procedure take?
A. For a normal excision (non-Mohs), the procedure normally takes between 20-45 minutes. For Mohs surgery, the length of the procedure is highly variable. Most cases usually require you to be in the office for 2-4 hours, although complicated cases can take longer. The most time consuming aspect of the procedure is the tissue processing, and during this time you will be in the waiting room.