I go Friday for Mohs surgery for Basil cell cancer on my left shin (leg).

It will take time for the wound to heal well. In the first few days after surgery a splint could help to support the nasal structure. In any case, it could need a small revision down the road.

It is difficult to tell how much of the area may be affected by normal swelling or whether or not there is actual fluid that requires draining. It is normal to have a mild to even moderate amount of swelling in the forehead after this type of closure and may take about a week to resolve. If...

This depends upon the size and the location of the defect. The forehead flap can repair larger defects and those that are involving the tip. Unfortunately, the scar on the forehead is always visible and very unnatural looking. The flap can be taken down in as little as one week or as long as...