My skin graft changed appearance overnight. Is this normal? (photos)

December 24, 2014
Asked By:Charlie673 in Louisville, KY

I had Mohs surgery and a skin graft for a BCC on my nose 16 days ago. Until this morning my graft looked mottled purple. Today I woke up and found that half of it was pink and half was kind of brown. It is Christmas Eve and I can't contact my doctor until probably next week. I am hoping for some reassurance that everything is okay. And if it's not, is there anything I should do immediately. Thank you.

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December 26, 2014

Answer: Skin graft appearance

December 26, 2014

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December 26, 2014

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