Skin Graft - Laser treatment to improve colour

Hi

I had a BCC removed from my nose in January and had a skin graft to repair the 3cm x 3cm that was removed. The graft has improved so much over the 4 months since. Today I had an appointment with an NHS Plastic Surgeon to suggest the next steps to try and improve the appearance of the graft. The colour match is not great - the graft was taken from my collarbone area.

They have suggested laser therapy as a first step but unfortunately, this is not available on the NHS. I wondered if anyone has any experience of this and what the costs might be?

Many thanks.  

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  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat forum Jen.

    I'm sorry that the first step of your suggested treatment isn't available on the NHS but hopefully some of our members who have had laser therapy will pop by to share their advice and experiences with you soon.

    You can also give our cancer nurses a call about this next week on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope you're able to find the information you're looking for and wish you all the best with getting this done.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat forum Jen.

    I'm sorry that the first step of your suggested treatment isn't available on the NHS but hopefully some of our members who have had laser therapy will pop by to share their advice and experiences with you soon.

    You can also give our cancer nurses a call about this next week on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    I hope you're able to find the information you're looking for and wish you all the best with getting this done.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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