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38y/o Wife, Mom & Full-Time College Student w/BCC - Mohs Tyler, TX
UPDATED FROM Landalane
8 months post
6 and 8 month post-op
WORTH IT$2,500
I couldn't be any happier with the results from my MOHs procedure back on June 27, 2014 to remove a basal cell carcinoma on the left of my nose next to my eye.
Landalane's provider
UPDATED FROM Landalane
9 days post
7 day post-op and stitches removed :)
Finally got stitches removed. Seven days of faithfully cleaning 2x a day with peroxide, applying Vaseline, and covering with a bandaid has paid off. She said I no longer have to wear a bandaid or do anything to it unless, I would be doing yard work. However, I am still cleaning, applying Vaseline 2x a day, and only wearing bandaid at night to avoid any irritation. Due to the flash on the camera, it looks redder than in person. Still have some swelling that should subside within the next week and slight tenderness. Extremely happy with the out come so far, told it could take up to 3 months for full recovery. Included 9 day post-op to see less irritation and redness from having the stitches removed 2 days prior.
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UPDATED FROM Landalane
1 day post
1 day post-op
Still have some swelling (can tell by the white blotched areas on skin) and so far no bruising. Woohoo!!! Was surprised when Dr. Meads called to see how I was doing and if I had any concerns or questions, to give them a call. While she was on the phone I took the bandage off and everything looked great. She was also glad that I had no bruising. It took several differnet sizes of bandaids and some custom trimming to get one to fit right. Not much pain, just tightness from the swelling but not bad. I do seem to be more tired than usual today, however it has also been gloomy outside all day.
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August 5, 2014
Oh wow, so you never would have known about it had you not mentioned it to the dermatologist? I'm actually going to the derm tomorrow for a similar issue, I have some actinic keratosis (pre-cancer) that needs to be removed, one in the same location as your BCC, and I have some other white bumps I was curious about. I'm so use to the mole check stuff I never even realized we should be looking for other things!
You look great, I think you are healing very well.
You look great, I think you are healing very well.
August 5, 2014
Thank you, Jill81! I had never been to a dermatologist before till Monday (June 23rd). My mother asked me to go with her for support fearing the worst on a few spots. She had already had some pre-cancerous spots removed, thankfully everything checked out fine...no cancer or pre-cancer spots. So while I was there I mentioned my spot and the Dr told me that I need to schedule an appt. to see her (wasn't my appt., so I understood that she couldn't look at it), asked if they took my insurance and had an appointment scheduled on Friday that same week! Can't help but thank God for getting me there one way or another because had I not gone with my mom that day, I would have never known that I had cancer and that it was slowly growing. By the time I would probably realize could be when it had spread into my eye or worse.
I also had some little white bumps pop up under my eyes, but Dr. Meads told me it was from me probably using Vaseline under my eyes (thought it would help soften area prior to surgery).
So, my motto now is "if in doubt, check it out". Definitely have it checked ASAP!!! I hope everything checks out okay and if you ever need someone that can relate, I'm here :)
August 7, 2014
I'm so glad you decided to speak up at your mom's appointment. My appointment went pretty good, I had four actinic keratosis (pre-cancer) removed from my face, 1 biopsy on my arm, and an appointment in a few weeks for a full body screen. I agree about the when in doubt check it out! I hope you keep posting updates with pics, I'd love to see how your nose looks as time goes on :)
August 20, 2014
Oh my gosh you can't even tell! Thanks for coming back and updating your review- you look beautiful.