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...

Alcohol is a blood thinner so if you have a large graft or very extensive procedure, it would be best to wait a few days. But if you're just having a bit of wine, it's ok. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion....

I typically treat all my MOHS patients with a post-operative scar protocol of laser treatments starting 3-6 weeks after the sutures were removed and a topical silicone based scar gel.  I suggest at least one laser treatment at this point.  The scar will improve over time, but if you...

Honestly, it's not great to wait to have surgery, as the "fingers" of the cancer can spread deeper and then cause the cancer to be larger when you need it removed later.  You can, but I would not suggest it.  The tip of the nose is a very cosmetically sensitive location and the smaller...