Oh thank you for remembering. It feels like it’s been such a long wait. TBH I just want it gone now - so fed up worrying about it all. 

Hi Brownmouse, Just checking in to let you know how I got on yesterday with my visit to the Plastic Surgeon.

My operation will be in two parts, both done at the same time. First the BCC itself will be removed with a suitable margin, this will then be sent to the lab for them to look at in depth.

They apparently freeze it in some strange liquid and then thinly slice it to look at each slice to make sure enough has been taken out. This takes a week or two apparently before the results are in!

Once the BCC is out of the way the surgeon will take a skin graft from just infront of my ear, where any scar will be hidden by my hair. He then sews it into the hole left in my nose where the BCC was removed.

All this is done under local anaesthetic and will take about an hour. A  protective dressing is put on and when I feel ready I can go home. Apart from not getting my face wet until I get the all clear a week later thats about it. A couple of check up visits later I should be finished with it.

Sounds a bit gruesome but we really have no option.

How did you get on during your visit on Monday.? Let me know if you feel up to it. I know its a lot to take in but we will get through this. Sending Love.xxx

Hi Pinklady, sounds like you’re moving closer to getting this all resolved. I’m sure it sounds more dramatic than it is and you’ll be fine within a week or so! My appt was moved to yesterday. The consultant told me that mine could be removed with scraping which I’m relieved about as excision would mean a much bigger scar. As my BCC is on my cheek, next to my nose, I was worried about this, as you know. I have some other spots on my face which are keratoses which he’s going to prescribe cream for. I’m pleased to be moving forward with this and just want it all gone now. Thank you so much for checking in. When is your surgery? Mine is going to be June xx