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BCC on my temple - worried about it's spread and possible scarring after removal

Hwl
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I've been told after having an imaging done that i have a basal cell carcinoma on my temple  it is going to be removed, I'm worried if it has spread and also re scarring, I'm getting headaches, please advise.

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  • Hi hwl

    Once the BCC is removed that is the end of it. You will have a small scar which will fade over time and when healed if you massage the scar daily with a little oil and keep it moisturised so that skin remains supple it will be hardly noticable.

    From now on protect your skin from the sun hats clothing suncream avoid sun between 11 am and 3pm. Do not sunbathe or usie tanning salons. Or you will be returning for further surgery. Best wishes for your upcoming procedure.

    Ed

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  • Hi hwl

    Once the BCC is removed that is the end of it. You will have a small scar which will fade over time and when healed if you massage the scar daily with a little oil and keep it moisturised so that skin remains supple it will be hardly noticable.

    From now on protect your skin from the sun hats clothing suncream avoid sun between 11 am and 3pm. Do not sunbathe or usie tanning salons. Or you will be returning for further surgery. Best wishes for your upcoming procedure.

    Ed

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