I had a forehead flap done September 19 (I initially signed for an other surgery but during the procedure they find out that couldn't do it). Now after 4 weeks of reconstruction I still look horrible. I would like to have your opinion if this will get better and in what laps of time. My surgeon sent me doing massages. I also have hair growing on the flap, he said that they will stop growing, no laser are needed. I feel terrible and can't understand how the out come could be something nice.
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Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, f...
Massaging may create some redness but it is the only technique we have found to really help with flattening. It can take 3-6 months for the graft to fully heal. Try not to get discouraged.
This is a physician-specific question which you need to ask your Mohs surgeon. Most would probably say "once you know the graft has taken" or "shortly after the sutures are removed". These answers are assuming the post-operative course is uneventful.
