Basal Cell Carcinoma

Most BCC’s are really easily dealt with. Yours sounds as though it is in a position that won’t be too noticeable.
The local anaesthetic is the worst bit, just do deep breathing. Good luck.

MrsAF

I had one on my cheekbone & I was quite anxious. The procedure was an incision under local with 5 stitches. It was a doddle & I was fine after. I’ve got a little neat scar & the nurse at the GP took the stitches out . The worst thing was waiting 6 weeks for it to be analysed & told it was just a bit of sun damage. My DH had one on his nose & was given a stern warning about sun bathing! Good luck.

Thank you. Glad the procedure wasn’t too bad. I thought it would be analysed before they took it out. Maybe they can tell from looking at it if it needs to be removed.
I stopped sunbathing many years ago although I try to get 15 mins. in if it’s sunny just to get the vit.D. . I keep my face covered though.
Glad you’re both sorted now.

karmalady

Good luck sunflower and to your dh sar

Thank you.

I had one on my cheekbone & I was quite anxious. The procedure was an incision under local with 5 stitches. It was a doddle & I was fine after. I’ve got a little neat scar & the nurse at the GP took the stitches out . The worst thing was waiting 6 weeks for it to be analysed & told it was just a bit of sun damage. My DH had one on his nose & was given a stern warning about sun bathing! Good luck.

Good luck sunflower and to your dh sar

Sar53

My DH is having two removed on Wednesday, one in front of his ear and one on his forehead. He has been told he may need skin grafts.
Will let you know how he gets on later in the week.

Thanks Sar53,
I do hope it goes well. Yes, please let me know how it goes.

Joseann

Mine was in the same place as yours. Only certain surgeons are allowed to remove them in this area I assume because of the proximity to the eye lid. Mine was cut out under local anaesthetic and stitched up. It took about 30 minutes. I am missing a bit of eyebrow, but these days every pencils them on anyway! Good luck!

Ha! Yes I pencil mine in anyway! Mines a bit lower down, so scar may just add to the ‘laughter’ lines! Thanks for replying.

My DH is having two removed on Wednesday, one in front of his ear and one on his forehead. He has been told he may need skin grafts.
Will let you know how he gets on later in the week.

*everyone

Mine was in the same place as yours. Only certain surgeons are allowed to remove them in this area I assume because of the proximity to the eye lid. Mine was cut out under local anaesthetic and stitched up. It took about 30 minutes. I am missing a bit of eyebrow, but these days every pencils them on anyway! Good luck!

Primrose53

Had several done. Biggest one was on side of nostril so you get local anaesthetics and the surgeon cut like an L shape and cut it out then just managed to stitch it up. He did warn me that as my nose is not very fleshy he may have to graft skin from behind my ear but he just had enough and no more.

Some hospitals do PDT (photo dynamic therapy) which lasers them off, I guess it depends on the size and position. They didn’t give me that option.

They are removing these all day, every day and there really is nothing to worry about. 👍 then they write to you and tell you what it was and whether they need to see you again.

Thanks Primrose53,

I wondered if they’d choose the method of removal or give me a choice. I agree it probably depends on size and position. Mine is quite near my eye.

Had several done. Biggest one was on side of nostril so you get local anaesthetics and the surgeon cut like an L shape and cut it out then just managed to stitch it up. He did warn me that as my nose is not very fleshy he may have to graft skin from behind my ear but he just had enough and no more.

Some hospitals do PDT (photo dynamic therapy) which lasers them off, I guess it depends on the size and position. They didn’t give me that option.

They are removing these all day, every day and there really is nothing to worry about. 👍 then they write to you and tell you what it was and whether they need to see you again.