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7. I had the big bandage for a MOHS surgery on the side of my face.

Fri Mar 14, 2025, 08:57 PM

Mar 2025

Here's info about a bolster-https://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/Surgery/PlasticSurgery/BolsterCarepostop.pdf

Where did they take the skin from for your graft? The doctor took mine from my forehead. My hair will cover the scar. I am fortunate to have a full head of hair at 77.

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Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? [View all] rzemanfl Mar 2025 OP

I had surgery a few months ago on the side of my nose ALBliberal Mar 2025 #1

Many stitches. Third surgery on my nose ALBliberal Mar 2025 #6

All of mine were basal. rzemanfl Mar 2025 #8

Tough surgery for sure. Funny about the horse! ALBliberal Mar 2025 #9

I have a leg wedge pillow and will try it tonight. Thanks! rzemanfl Mar 2025 #3

Thanks! I didn't even notice it! MLAA Mar 2025 #10

I had that 3 years ago and it worked out well Alice Kramden Mar 2025 #5

I had the big bandage for a MOHS surgery on the side of my face. rzemanfl Mar 2025 #7

They took the skin Alice Kramden Mar 2025 #11