Post Mohs above the ala on my nose, a plastic surgeon did a bi-lobed skin flap, borrowing skin from my face, just adjacent to my nose. The bi-lobal skin flap, almost 5 weeks later, either remains swollen or is actually just much thicker than the skin on my nose. Will this difference in skin thickness, as seen in the attached photos, reduce to a reasonable level so that I will simply be left with scars, or will this difference in texture and thickness remain, possibly requiring another surgery.
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Basal cell carcinomas– – if they are true skin cancers do not go away. They only grow in size over time and become more dangerous. Please see a board-certified dermatologist to determine exactly what you have and get proper biopsies immediately. Kindly wear an SPF 30 or above every day rain or ...
As long as you have no allergy to sulfa,I would discuss with your Mohs surgeon as he should advise you on this. I would suggest you should be evaluated by a board certified dermatologist experienced in this procedure to advise you properly and address your concerns.
Smoking can definitely affect the graft. I really believe that quitting smoking, along with losing weight, are among the most difficult lifestyle changes we can ask people to make. But, if you quit smoking, everything will be better. That's probably an exaggeration, but not...
