Leg hair growing in my mouth after mandible flap reconstruction.

Posted by pauley @pauley, Oct 28, 2025

It's been about 2 months since my surgery. What I thought was the last of some dissolving stiches, turned out to be leg hair growing from my flap. UGGH!
Has anyone had any experience with this or have any advice?

Thanks, Paul

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pauley | @pauley | Nov 5, 2025

I saw the Surgeon for my follow up and sked about the hair growth. He's said that when they do the scaping to scale the gum back, it may take care of a lot of it. He's also thinking about adding additional skin graph to help. Past that, Laser would be my option.
There is radiation for it but he and I both gave a thumbs down to that, I've had enough radiation.