I’m considering having a growth on my cheek removed at the plastic surgery clinic of HKL and I’m feeling a bit anxious about it. I’m particularly concerned about the extent of scarring on my face.

If you had a procedure done at this clinic, could you share your experience and any advice you might have? I would really appreciate any feedback.

Thx!

  • @indomara@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8•1 year ago

    I have had three moles removed from my face by a regular gp here in Australia. Not a plastic surgeon, just a good gp I trust.

    They have all healed beautifully, with invisible scarring.

    I tend to keloid on my arms and trunk, so I was very careful with healing. As soon as the stitches came out I put silicone tape over it and kept it taped over a few months.

    If it started to feel itchy (a sign of keiloid forming) I would apply a steroid cream.

    During the day when I was out and about I used skin coloured silicone scar tape cut to fit, these tapes are very expensive though.

    When I was at home or sleeping I used “Fixomul Sensitive” which uses a silicone adhesive and is very inexpensive for a whole roll.

    Once they had healed enough that they were flat and white (not the pink or red of a healing scar) I stopped with the tape and was very careful to apply good sunscreen for the rest of a year.

    You cannot tell I had anything done, at all.

    Be careful with healing and you will be fine! <3