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@pamwill1960

Hi Don, The Plastic Surgeon recommended Nasal reconstruction with open septorhinoplasty with a cartilage graft and scar release. She said that it takes a whole year for the skin to totally heal. She wasn't clear about increasing the size of the r nostril. I think she is concerned that the cartilage that was removed during surgery could collapse. I am afraid that I will go through this surgery and then the cancer will return.
After leaving her office I have questions of timing. Thank God for Patient Portals. I plan on putting all my thoughts and questions together about timing of this surgery and how long would I would need to wait to get radiation! She was confident that she could release the scar tissue that is also pulling up my right lip.
Did you have reconstruction after your Surgery!

Pam

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Pam
No I have not had any reconstruction. My upper lip is still swollen but I think it is going to be ok. If you didn't get all your questions answered, you may want to get a second opion?
Don