I'm concerned I may have melanoma? (Photo)

The answer to your question entirely depends on the type of suture used.  While permanent nylon or prolene sutures are frequently used to close skin incisions, there are a number of dissolvable sutures that may be used as well.  It is fairly common to use dissolvable sutures (i.e.  a gut va...

The bilobed flap is often a good choice, but one of the downsides we see frequently is alar distortion. It is not always seen. When it is, typically, the side of the defect is slightly pushed downward, and the opposite side is pulled upward. There is absolutely a chance that this will improve...

Hi gailcox,Thanks for your question. The risk of BCC extension into the orbit (eye socket) is higher when the lesion is located in the medial canthus. This scenario can certainly cause headaches and pain behind the eye. An MRI ordered by a neurologist for headaches may only look at the brain and...