I had basal cell carcinoma removed from my scalp. Had 22 staples removed yesterday and the nurse put a lot of polysporin. What can I use to remove the polysporin without affecting the incision?
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Thank you for your question. Without reviewing photos of your nose defect I cannot comment on if a skin graft would have been suitable to use. What I can comment on is that I use a forehead flap for all major nose reconstructions. It is reliable and can give outstanding...
I would recommend laser surgery which will help blend the edges so it diminishes the appearance of the scar. These include erbium and fractional lasers.The color (pink/red) will fade with time, but that can also be treated with a laser to make it less apparent.
Typically in this area I would use sutures to repair the wound; however, there are circumstances where this may not be the treatment option (no access to Mohs trained dermatologic surgeon, plastic surgeon, etc).Regardless, as mentioned earlier I would be more attentive to the wound care,...
