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Dr. Nima M. Gharavi, M.D./PH.D.

Dermatologist

Dr. Nima Gharavi is a dermatologist practicing in Calabasas, CA. Dr. Gharavi specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Gharavi diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Dr. Nima M. Gharavi, M.D./PH.D.
  • Calabasas, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Is Mohs surgery painful?

Prior to the procedure, you will receive numbing medication (local injection of lidocaine). There will be an initial sting and burn from the injection, but after this, you shouldn't READ MORE
Prior to the procedure, you will receive numbing medication (local injection of lidocaine). There will be an initial sting and burn from the injection, but after this, you shouldn't feel anything during the procedure. Following the procedure, there may be some pain as you recover, for the first day or two, and depending on how extensive your procedure was. But your surgeon may elect to give you pain medication to help with this.