Could this give me a nice look again?

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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.

Michael H. Swann, MD · Answer

Hello,Without having all of your records and information about your actual Mohs procedure, it definitely seems that you need to look into options for possible revision surgery, or at least injections with kenalog to soften the scar tissue. Massage definitely can help with keeping scars from thickening, but with the amount of scarring you have it will not likely be enough to drastically alter the result of your surgery. If you have hair growing from your flap, it will likely need to be treated with laser to destroy the follicles. As a patient, you have the right to seek a second opinion, and if you feel that you are not getting the treatment you need at your current office, you should seek a consultation with a different Mohs surgeon or plastic surgeon. There are options with carbon dioxide lasers that can improve scarring, but based on your photo, it seems that you will require a more extensive revision to help improve your surgical outcome.

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