I recently had MOHs surgery on my nose that was closed with a skin graft. After a week the bandage was removed along with the stitches from the donor cite. I was given an appointment date in three months. What is going to happen to the stitches in the graft? Should I have been given an appointment to have them removed?
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
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...
Best option is to follow up with the doctor who performed the reconstruction. It is possible that with time (and perhaps intralesional steroids, massage) the appearance will improve. It takes 6-12 months to reach the final result after reconstructive surgery. If things don't improve or you lose...