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Linear closure for medial canthus defect after mohs surgery. Was this the right decision? (photos)

ewasson1Aug 2, 2018
I am 29 and had mohs surgery on my right medial canthus. The defect was round, 0.7 cm in diameter. My plastic surgeon suggested linear closure. I am 2 days post surgery and regretting linear closure. My eye looks different due to tension and no longer has concave structure. The surgeon reassured me that the skin will stretch with massage, but I’m not so sure. Nose is slightly more asymmetric now. I know it is too early to determine a final result, but would appreciate any opinions/suggestions.

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Dr. Anthony J. Taglienti, MD
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Answered on Aug 2, 2018
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