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MOH's to Remove Basil Cell Carcinoma (Nodular Type) from Tip of Nose - Gig Harbor, WA
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56 yo female. I had a pimple like spot on the end...
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56 yo female. I had a pimple like spot on the end of my nose for 26 months prior to Moh's. The first 13 months my general practitioner thought it was related to my rosacea. It failed to respond and grew slightly larger, and bleed off and on. Around 13 months, I went to see a dermatologist, he instantly recognized it as basil cell and ordered a biopsy. Around 14 months of having this small cancer spot, it was first treated with freezing, then 4-5 months later it was C & D. Both failed and the cancer came back and continued to grow. About 26 months after first discovering the cancer spot on the tip of my nose, I went to see a skin cancer specialist that also does plastic surgery reconstruction. He performed the MOH's procedure on Nov 11, 2015 followed with reconstruction Nov 12, 2015. I will update as time passes, since I just had my surgery 3 days ago. There is lots of swelling, but no pain. I had no pain during the MOH's surgery nor any following thus far. Slight discomfort, but not worth mentioning.
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5 days post
Day 4 - After MOH's nose tip surgery
A little less swelling. More bruising showing. Starting to itch a bit. No pain. I shower normally. Pat face with soapy wash cloth, rinse well with shower water. Pat dry, then completely dry bandaged area with hair dryer on low setting.
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UPDATED FROM jodebode
8 days post
8 Days after MOH's on tip of nose
My nose has been rather twisted to one side, causing one nostril to semi-collapse while the other nostril is stretched from twisting upward. I'm quite sad with the results, but, I still have my nose and I have not seen the doctor yet since surgery. I have another 5 days to go before stitches come out.
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November 20, 2015
Ive been through this horrible ordeal at the ripe old age of 38. Mine was squamous which is a little more serious. I needed extended plastic surgery. I think you should have excellent cosmetic results as the defect is on the tip and doesnt look huge. Its when it grows on the side an messes up your nose flare is where the cosmetic results are less than optimal. I wish you the best. ive been there so i know what it is...its has infidelity changed me..
November 25, 2015
Thank-you so much for the well wishes....and you are right....I got my stitches out today, and my nose is healing very well, and its looking better with each passing day. My doc expects my nose to look perfect again in about 90 more days of healing, and if not, he will make it look perfect with surgery, but right now, everything is healing as expected, and it looks like all should be good in 90 days. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks again, and I sure hope you were able to regain a good looking nose with your plastic surgeries. Take care!!
January 17, 2016
I had same problem with collpseudo and bought nose cones. I just bought a new set because my recent surgery caused same problem. It really helps me breathe at night when trying to sleep. I bought max air. Good luck. Oh..and it takes several months for swelling to really go away and skin adjust. You are not alone.
January 17, 2016
Thank-you sharing your experience and thank-you for your encouragement. Much appreciated. Best of luck to you too. Thank-you.
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I'm so glad to hear there's no pain! When are the bandages scheduled to be taken off?