Closing of Monroe Piercing

6 month post surgery update: You can't even tell I ever had a Monroe piercing. I don't wear make-up so it's nice to be fresh faced and not worry about scarring. I am so glad I got this procedure done. Like I said in my first posts, I had my Monroe piercing in for 6 years so it closing on it's own after I retired it was just not an option. I went ahead and got a consult with a cosmetic surgeon about closing the hole and we got it done. No regrets!

Again surgery went well, I just got done with my 1 week post-followup and doctor removed stitches, that caused some bleeding and a days worth of minimal swelling but today (day day after getting stitches out) the swelling went down and the bleeding stopped and the area is red but its healing nicely. I have been advised to keep putting neosporin on it for the next month and if I get that area wet to wash lightly only, no bath no swimming no facial mask. pretty standard and common sense. Also, expose area to as little sun as possible. I will update in a month when I go to my last follow-up.

So, the surgery was quick and nearly painless. But the swelling- wow. I am using ice on my surgery sight for 3-4 days and applying neosporin on the stitches. All is well. Am wearing a allergy mask ( basic from local corner store) because it helps me to keep my hands off my face and my hair away from the loose stitch thread and yes, it's a bonus that people just think i must be sick so I get out of talking about "what is going on with my face." anyway my stitched come out in one week 10/02/2018. Can't wait to see results, in due time of course.