29 year old female. Mohs procedure to remove 3 mm BCC on middle left side of nose. Simple closure but still opted to have plastic surgeon do it. Received 2 internal stitches and 5 external stitches. My concern is my nostrils are now asymmetrical. The Dr. was little help insisted he couldn't see difference. Pic taken 12 hours after surgery. Bandage not on tight so not pulling anything. Is this asymmetry just temporary swelling or could stitching have been done incorrectly and will heal like this?
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Horizontal or oblique scars do well on the forehead, depending on whether they are in the central or lateral parts of the face. Glabellar forehead scars do better when they are vertical. I follow Langers lines for incision placement whenever possible. Best, Dr....
Thanks for your
question and thanks for sending in photos too – they help. What they help is to tell you that from them,
everything looks fine. The pink color
usually means that the area is healing well, and the darker areas really show
that there is further healing going on here.
I do t...
Your surgeon should give you specifics on band-aids, make-up, and sunscreen after surgery. Follow-up directly with him/her if you have questions. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
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