My Mohs surgery was not a traumatic experience - a better case scenario

Thanks for taking the time to send a message. I hope all goes well and will be thinking of you :)

Oh my gosh - I was so nervous doing my research. After all, no one could promise me I wouldn't have some rare situation where my nose would be stitched up the middle or I'd have to have plastic surgery... and I feel for everyone who encountered the more severe situations - after all, this is nothing any of us welcomed and for most people we incurred the damage when we were younger and more careless... so not to take away from anyone like that, but to know that my situation is much more often the case is something that I hope gives you a sign of relief, or at least hope! I have pics of the healing if you ever want to see, just let me know. And best of luck!
 

Hi - I am also 36 and yes, I got it confirmed last week that it's definitely BCC by the side of my nose, just where it meets the cheek. I haven't met with the surgeon yet as just got diagnosed, but I expect to go in for the procedure in the next few weeks. I would really like to hear how you do, if you feel like sharing on this board. I'm not scared of the procedure, but of the scarring and recovery healing. My skin has always (until now) been my best feature and the thought of that being ruined is not pleasant. I am hanging onto Vicki's story and hoping it's the same for us, being younger as well maybe our healing will be better. Good luck.

I posted below...if you would like any more info feel free to contact me.  Just has this done on Tuesday, same spot. 

It will be a month on Wednesday and my scar has healed pretty well so far. My MD didn't stitch it, he decided the best scar scenario would be to let it heal on its own and he might laser it on Wednesday again. So far I have been making sure to have 70 SPF on my skin (I like Coppertone Nutrashield) and also wear a bandage over it and a hat if I am outside for a prolonged period of time. So far it is healing nicely - the original pinkness around it (from the laser) has faded. The part where he cut a bit more deeply is still recessed but nothing major and I'm sure over the next year or so it would be even better. I would be happy to share pictures so anyone who would like to see them can send me a message on here with your email.

could you please email me what your results were.  I would really appreciate it cause I am going in for my mohs in 2 wks.  thank you so much...tovya@prodigy.net

I just had my Mohs surgery done two days ago.  My BCC was on the left side of my nose. They also left it to heal on its own. They removed two stages, this freaked me out a bit.  The procedure was not quite painful but it is intimidating to have this type of invasive work done on your face. I think most of my pain was emotional (looking at photos online really scared the hell out of me) and I am having no physical pain post operatively. I would love to see your photos. please email ann207@comcast.net I am hoping for the best for all of us.

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I would love to see pictures.   I have been through Mohs before and have not been happy with the results.   I now have a new BCC on the side of  my nose and would like to see what it will look like at the end of its treatment.  Thankyou.

Scheduled for Mohs surgery on my scalp. My doctor thinks it is the best method.

About 6 mm in diameter - the doctor shaved it flush during the biopsy, but results showed the basal cell extends below the surface. I have had this for several years, not realizing what it was-never hurt, just bled now and then when I picked at the scab that formed after itching it.

Thank-you for such encouraging news about your recent Mohs surgery to your cheek for your BCC. I just had a Mohs procedure yesterday on my cheek, very near my "smile line" .The procedure really scared me, but all went well. My incision is only about 1 inch long and I have 3 stitches on the outside, and 2 stitches a bit deeper. Today, I took the bandage off for the first time and I got pretty upset due to the look of the site and the swelling and redness. I imagined myself with a horrible scar. I also have always taken great pride in my skin and face and was horrified to see it like this and felt I would always look "scared on that side of my face. I was very encouraged to hear your healing process went so well! I hope and pray my experience mimmicks yours and heals so well so quickly!

You just had it yesterday? Well don't worry. Like I said, the first few days after my Mohs I would have frightened small children, and the scar was just horrendous. I had moments of pure panic as like you, I've always taken good care of my skin and get comments on how good it is, so was terrified of the cosmetic damage. But even within a week when the stitches came out I could see it had improved. Now I'm 6 weeks from the operation and it's getting better and better. It's barely noticeable and also starting to soften up which is great, as up to now it still felt hard and lumpy under the skin (even though you couldn't see it). I had a couple of "spitting stitches" (internal stitches that came through the skin) and that irritated the area a little but now that's over it's healing beautifully. I'm sure you will be fine, the face heals better than most other areas on the body - just try not to panic in these early days, it will look bad for another couple of weeks but will improve quickly.

Hi Grace-thank you for your qiuck and reasuring response to my recent Mohs surgery on my cheek. It has now been 4 days and the area is still swollen, tender, and red. I am told to keep the area covered and appy antibiotic ointment daily. It is all very concerning, but am thankful the BCC has been removed. I want so much to have your beautiful results. The suture area is very hard for me to look at because it looks so bad right now. I would love to see your pictures if you would share them. Was your surgery done by a Dermatologist and plastic surgeon?