Skin graft shock

Hi Emily, 

I can totally sympathise with you. I had the graft taken from the side of my face and the colour doesn’t match. I had it done back in April and at the top there’s really thick skin. Ive even tried to cover it with foundation but to be honest that made it 10 times worse. I wasn’t prepared for what I saw when the dressing came off (I think I cried solid for a week). If you need anyone to talk to please do not hesitate to contact me x

Thank you both for replying. It makes you feel less alone across this horrible experience. I honestly can't imagine that this graft is ever going to look anything but disgusting. I didn't feel that way after the two flaps that I had 18 months ago. I also sobbed when I saw the graft for the first time. Fortunately I didn't choose to look at it when the nurse took the bolster off but waited until I got home. Last time I had a plastic surgeon do both flaps straight after the Mohs surgery butt because this was all done during the Covid lockdown period they didn't want many people coming into the theatre & the dermatologist who did the Mohs said he'd be able to do it. I think it was so much more extensive than he expected, even though it was an infiltrative bcc, that he was faced with something that way really beyond his expertise. I know I'm older (in my 60's) but I still want to look ok & not feel like I have to hide my face when I go out. I asked the nurse if I could hide it with make up when it heals & she said she didn't think that would work. 

I really hope that we can all look back at this in a few months time & smile!

Please keep updating how you're all going & maybe others will chime in as well.

Thanks again,

Emily