Nasal Tip Reconstruction (3 Phase) Following Mohs Procedure - Seattle, WA

Hi Sharon, Sincerely, thank you so much for taking the time to read the post. Dr Ridgway performed the final surgery on 7/23, removing the 3 inch section connecting from my forehead to the tip of my nose (and down...), leaving just the needed amount of skin to make me look like "ME" again. The swelling and the purple glow was to be expected, I had the follow up on 7/30 and he had removed some of the sutures, overall progress report was wonderful. About 4 days later, the purple glow was transforming to more of a rosey glow, swelling minimized to where the upper part of the nose blended well, the lower section of course is taking longer to come down swelling wise. Today, actually I am taking on a patchy white look around the lower section of the nose and the nostril area, have to think that's another good sign. I have been fortunate to have not have experienced any "real pain" since this started on 5/29, the only discomfort is the numbness of my head, but again Dr Ridgway assured me that it is to be expected until the nerves restore normal function. Its been interesting I must say, to randomly feel these crazy pulls and tugs and pinches, but it is a reminder that the healing process is still underway. There is ZERO scarring so far to the nose area, unless you look up close, you can hardly notice that I have a new and improved nasal tip. Dr Ridgway is brilliant and so supportive to my random text messages - ( "should I be experiencing this??") It has been a smooth process considering the circumstance, and I truly mean that.

Thank you. Looking back to when I was diagnosed, I am so incredibly blessed to have been given the names of amazing surgeons. Sadly I procrastinated to where I needed the procedures that were performed, I take full accountability, so at that point, I HAD to have the faith in these doctors. I am going to them for help, they did not come to me....and as Dr Ridgway reminded me, many times, this is only temporary (I still hear his words....) and it is his day job.....The moral to the story, do not procrastinate, if you see something that looks a tad off, get it looked at. If a major surgery is required, keep a strong and positive outlook as it is the key to the whole healing process. And it makes for happy surgeons, they need to feel appreciated too :-)