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Wednesday, November, 19, 2008

Question
Kathy
06/29/08

Why is my post-Mohs scar so much larger than the bcc?

I had recent Mohs surgery for a bcc on my cheek.  The surgeon explained that he had to cut two additional "triangles" of skin on either side of my wound to properly stitch it back together.  He said you cannot stitch a circle (i.e., the wound), so you have to take the extra skin.  My scar is huge--much larger than the bcc--and I am very upset.  Please--has anyone else had this experience?

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Melinda
Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Hi Kathy- I just had my 2nd Mohs on my face- bcc too.  I flipped out when the bandage came off after my first one- the incision was HUGE!  I was a little more prepared this time- but ugly is ugly ! HA!  Here's the good news... it gets better.  My first scar (on the side of my nose) went from the corner of my eye up, around and down to the nostril.  It took a GOOD 6 months but I babied it good!  I found this amazing cream and I worked with the scar every day- trying to break down the scar tissue.  Now- 4 years later- gone.  SO- when the bandage came off of this one... yuck- but my husband reminded me... remember how fast the other one healed?  Hang in there- the good news- no more cancer!

WEAR SUN SCREEN! :)

Melinda

SimonSaysHealth
Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Hi

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Thank you,


Simon

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