I had Mohs done 16 days ago, I had bcc in the corner between my eye and bridge of nose the wound ended up about the size of a cigarette butt. The stitches have been removed and the actual scar looks great, there is still a good size bump under it which I understand. The part I am upset with is the tension it has created, there is a "pull" on my skin in both directions...up and down from the closed area. They assure me this will go away, Please tell me it will.
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March 12, 2015
Answer: Skin tension after Mohs surgery? Straight line closure, no skin graft.
Please see a dermatologist to have the BCC on your shoulder examined. Also have the doctor check the other sites though they may or may not be related. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person...
The most effective agent to remove petroleum jelly, polysporin and other ointments from the hair after surgery is Dawn dish soap. This should not be used before the incision is completely healed. If there are any open areas along the incision continue to use the polysporin until completely...
Thank you for your question. Without reviewing photos of your nose defect I cannot comment on if a skin graft would have been suitable to use. What I can comment on is that I use a forehead flap for all major nose reconstructions. It is reliable and can give outstanding...