Mid July 2018 I had MOS Surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma fron the skin next to my nose. The surgeon said all the cancer was removed & stitched the site nicely. It's been 4.5 months & the surgery site has a pin dot sized hole. It has a white, round bead in it. If it were a zit, I'd think it's the white core, but it's not a zit. It's a tiny hole. I mainly notice when I'm using my magnifying mirror. The hole seems oily or wet. It doesn't weep, however. Should I be concerned?
Had Mohs done 7 weeks ago. The side of my nose still is swollen, even outside the scar line. Is this swelling or a trapdoor scar? I asked about steroids at 4 weeks and the plastic surgeon said it would go down. I just dont feel like this is the case.
I had MOHS surgery for BCC on nose with a bilobed flap a week ago sutures came out today and I am returning to work in 4 days. Can I wear makeup to try to conceal redness and scar? The surgeon told me I could use makeup after 48 hours post suture removal - but I have read varying things on this topic . I would prefer not to work with a bandage on nose or with the area so red Thanks
I recently had MOHS reconstruction surgery (hughs flap) on my lower eyelid due to basal cell carcinoma, approximately six months ago. The lower lid is still quite thick and red and I was wondering if it will settle more and the redness will fade? I am quite unhappy with the results and was thinking of seeing another surgeon to have further reconstruction done as I am 26 and this has ruined my confidence. Do you think additional surgery could fix this?
I had Mohs on the bridge of my nose almost 2 months ago. The surgeon used permanent stitches under the skin. I have had the permanent stitches trimmed once already when they were sticking out from under my skin, but I can see and feel them sticking out again now. Could exposed permanent stitches pose an increased risk of infection? What can I do other than going back to have the ends trimmed off again? Is it common practice to use permanent stitches for Mohs on the nose?
Just want to know I will look normal and feel myself again. Will it return to normal on its own in 60 days or require a future procedure such as hair implant that my surgeon mentioned or something more extensive? Seeing my surgeon in 60 days as he said it is too early to tell how much it will lower on its own?
I just had Mohs Surgery 2 days ago. Later today, Ill be removing the bandage that was put on my cheek after the wound closure. I was told to wash the area with soap and water and then put some Vaseline on the stitches. Also, I was told that the stitches are going to devolve themselves. I was wondering if I have to cover the wound again after cleaning it up and putting Vaseline on? Also why the surgeon used stitches that dissolve themselves instead of regular ones?