Hi cockerpoo

Do not worry about your upcoming op. It will be painless and all done in under one hour. Yes it will leave a little scar which will fade gradually over time you can reduce the appearance if you keep the area moisturised once wound has healed. I had a skin graft on the side of my nose where I had a bcc removed it is hardly noticable now. Be sure to use suncream every day wear a hat avoid midday sun.

Ed

Hi cockerpoo

Do not worry about your upcoming op. It will be painless and all done in under one hour. Yes it will leave a little scar which will fade gradually over time you can reduce the appearance if you keep the area moisturised once wound has healed. I had a skin graft on the side of my nose where I had a bcc removed it is hardly noticable now. Be sure to use suncream every day wear a hat avoid midday sun.

Ed

Hi Farmer Ed. Thank you for your reply..Did your surgety involve moving skin around. Did the use dissolvable stitches, do you mind me askung how long it took for your scar to fade.

I sure will. I am terrified of thecsun now. Having to go private as i cannot wait months on nhs.

Thanks

They took full depth piece of skin from my face just in front of my ear to repaiir the area on the side of my nose. Although it healed very quickly it took about 2 years to become nearly invisible. Massage the scar daily with a little oil to keep skin supple and prevent it drying out. Probably a good call to seek private healthcare as dermatology waiting lists can be 9 months.

Wishing you the best for a successful op.

Ed

Thamk you, that is reassuring to hear  Can i just finally ask you did they have to cut quite a biiggish area out of your skin where the BCC was.?

Thanks

Julie