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Debating Forehead flap: how long until the flap comes down?

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Hello, I have been given the option of a forehead flap for my mohs on nose reconstruction. I'm so scared of the forehead flap because it's so gruesome looking but I feel like the cosmetic outcome is better than the cheek flap (I don't want a scar, even if it's in my "smile line"). My question is, how long does the flap from forehead to nose stay there typically. I will have 8 weeks to recover (off for school vacation). What can I expect to look like 8 weeks after the 1st reconstruction surgery?

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