12.01.2010

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Warning: the following blog post contains graphic images of the Mohs surgery performed on my right temple yesterday. If you are squeamish, look no further! If you are indeed curious, consider yourself forewarned!

Pre-surgery:

Marked up for the hacking:

First round of digging:

Didn't get it all, so a second round was required (fun!):

Getting stitched up:

Post-op care instructions:

Pressure bandage that had to be worn for 24 hours -
Asa was not a big fan:

Post-op Day 1 -
a good facial reconstructive surgeon puts the scar in the hairline (nice!):
Well, friends, let this be a lesson - if you have little ones, lather them up with sunscreen every time you go out. Most of your lifetime's sun exposure happens under the age of 18. I haven't gotten burned in years - heck, I hadn't really been out in the sun much until Asa came along. At any rate, now that I have had this spot, I am predisposed for more to come. Lovely. Friends don't let friends get sunburn - share your SPF! :-)

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