Mohs Skin Graft on my Nose Appears to Be Healing with a Significant Indentation/depression - Will It Improve?

January 9, 2013
Asked By:dljinok in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I had a full thickness skin graft measuring just over 1 cm wide on my nose one month ago after basal cell carcinoma removal. At first the graft appeared level with the surrounding skin but now I'm noticing a significant concaveness ( about 1 mm) in the graft site. The graft starts at the centerline of my nose and then down the right side. Is it likely to improve or level out any with time? If not, is there anything that can be done to lessen the indentation?

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February 18, 2013

Answer: There are often better choices for nasal Mohs surgery repair than skin grafts

February 18, 2013

Answer: There are often better choices for nasal Mohs surgery repair than skin grafts

January 30, 2013

Answer: Tincture of time and possibly laser can improve skin graft appearance

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January 30, 2013

Answer: Tincture of time and possibly laser can improve skin graft appearance

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