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BCC On Nose - MOHs 2 Slice/Recovery - Annapolis, MD
UPDATED FROM loribezell
3 years post
4-Years Post-Op Ohs Surgery On Left Dorsal Side Of Nose
loribezellJanuary 23, 2018
WORTH IT$1,000
It has been 4 years since I had MOHs surgery on the left side of my nose. It has completely healed. I never think about it now. I can just barely make out a tiny fine incision line line that is now not even the width of one hair on my head! This will be myself last update on this particular surgery. I've enjoyed sharing my story with you all. My parting advice is, again, find a highly qualified surgeon who has an outstanding track record, loads of experience in doing your specific surgery - and who has tons of feedback from real patients (and not just referrals from docs referring other docs). You want to get recommendations from MANY real patients who you can also CONTACT and ask questions. Good luck and lots of hugs/well-wishes to you all!
UPDATED FROM loribezell
11 months post
Nearly 1-Year Post Op
loribezellJuly 2, 2015
Next month, on August 19, 2015, it will be one year since I had 3-slice MOHs surgery on the left side of my nose to remove an area of basal cell carcinoma. While there are not many days that go by that I am not reminded of it (only because I wash my face frequently, apply make-up and apply a pore filler to one small spot) really no one can detect the surgical line unless I point out the very faint suture line.
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July 3, 2015
Did you have a certified plastic surgeon and dermatologist specializing in Mohs
?
?
August 4, 2015
Hi, tackhammer. I did not.
Here is my doctor's profile:
https://aadermatology.com/meet-our-providers/mary-f-farley-m-d/
She is amazing.
Here is my doctor's profile:
https://aadermatology.com/meet-our-providers/mary-f-farley-m-d/
She is amazing.
August 7, 2015
Just to clarify, while my doctor is not a plastic surgeon, she is a fellow of the American Board of Dermatology, a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, and a member of the Uniformed Services of Dermatology. Dr. Farley is the author of several publications and has held presentations during the Regional and National Meetings. "Since 2005, she has been selected for the Best Doctors in America honor which only 5% of physicians receive."
Best, Lori
Best, Lori
July 10, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I am confronting a MOHs procedure on the tip of my nose and w feel a bit overwhelmed. As things would have it my wife is in hospice care for ovarian cancer & I will have to deal with the nose issues at the very worst moment. I hope mine will be a 2 slice procedure because the reconstruction complexity using a forehead flap is simply too for me to take on at this time in my life, So very glad you look so well. Thanks Mark
August 4, 2015
Hi, Mark. Thanks for sharing your story. How did it go - and how are you doing? Best, Lori
UPDATED FROM loribezell
1 month post
1-Month Post-Op/Follow-Up w/ Surgeon
loribezellSeptember 28, 2014
I had a one-month follow-up appointment this week (9.25.14) with my surgeon, and it went very well. I reported the continuing redness and some mild discoloration at the surgical site to her, and she said it's normal. She advised that eventually, the discoloration will go away completely. I also asked her about the high risk of BCC returning (I have a 50% chance!) and she said that it will not likely return on my nose - a huge relief. I continue to be very satisfied with what started out (for me personally) as a scary undertaking of unknown/uncertain outcomes.
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June 30, 2015
Hey there, just checking in for an update - how are you doing?
July 2, 2015
Hi, Eva. Thanks for your note. I am doing very well, thanks! I'm healed, but ever-so-mindful of protecting myself from sun exposure. I cannot stress enough that when we have a lesion *anywhere* on our body that does not heal, it must be investigated immediately. While most people cannot see the suture line on my nose, I can see it if I look up close in a mirror. I feel so foolish for not going to my dermatologist sooner. This is my advice to folks posting here. Best wishes, Lori
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