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Discoloration and Thickness After Bi-lobe Flap Reconstruction Around My Nose?

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Had bi-lobed reconstruction after mohs surgery 12 weeks ago. My nose is still blue and thick where the flaps were moved. After seeing pictures of several bi-lobed flap repairs mine does not look at all like any of them. I have three horizontal scars across my nose, starting at the bridge of my nose. My tip is no longer what it use to be. It is thicker and gives me a "bulbous" look. When can i expect my nose to look somewhat normal again. Also my nostril is higher on the side where the surgery too

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz, MD, FAAD
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Dr. Robert Strimling, MD
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Dr. Andrew Kaufman, MD
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Dr. T. Wayne Day, MD
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