8 weeks ago I had a skin graft on nose after mohs surgery. It is still swelling up a little. When you press on the graft it will turn white. Still seems like fluid under it. Will this correct itself or will the plastic surgeon have to correct it?
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Sounds like a non dissolvable stitch that is working its way out. I wouldnt worry. It will probably come out on its own. You could see a local nurse or doctor and get the stitch removed but I would send your photo to your PS just to confirm treatment options and make sure its not a deep...
Skin cancers can develop anywhere, including on the feet. Your question is a good one because swelling and decreased circulation that commonly occur in the lower legs and feet and impair healing. There are a number of ways to reconstruct the skin after Mohs surgery with sutures, skin grafts and...
Yes it will flatten somewhat over time but the flap you had done to cover the defect is inherently bad ( superior based Banner Flap ) and causes frequent pin-cushioning as you have. A better choice would have been a Rhomboid flap or a superiorily based bilobe flap....these have less tendency to...