Waiting for a biopsy for a possible basal cell carcinoma on my nose. Has anyone had this biopsy, and then surgery if diagnosed?

I'm awaiting biopsy for a probable basal cell carcinoma on the nose which could mean surgery.  Has anyone been through this. I'm worried about how this will affect my appearance short or long term as my work is face to face teaching including with children.  Just wondered if anyone else has had treatment for this condition.

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  • Hi  I was recently diagnosed with bcc on my nose and I also work at a high school. I had a small skin-scrape biopsy taken from the top/end of my nose. It took 2/3 weeks to fade, you can hardly notice it. Of course now I’m coming to terms with the treatment ahead of me. I’ll be having mohs surgery next month. I’m also concerned about my appearance after surgery and how long it will take to recover. This site has been extremely helpful, it’s been very encouraging to hear other people stories and how well they are doing now. 

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  • Hi  I was recently diagnosed with bcc on my nose and I also work at a high school. I had a small skin-scrape biopsy taken from the top/end of my nose. It took 2/3 weeks to fade, you can hardly notice it. Of course now I’m coming to terms with the treatment ahead of me. I’ll be having mohs surgery next month. I’m also concerned about my appearance after surgery and how long it will take to recover. This site has been extremely helpful, it’s been very encouraging to hear other people stories and how well they are doing now. 

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