Hello, I have an infiltrative, invasive badal cell carcinoma in the upper lip reaching into the vermillion. Some of you had similar. I know that all depends on the size of bcc, which will be detected during the surgery. I know that some surgeons remove this without flaps and some prefer flaps. That was my experience when consulting my case with 3 surgeons. The one I chose proposed 1 or 2 flaps in my case. One for vermillion to cover the defect after cutting. The flap shall come from the right side from the lower lip. The other flap from nosolabilal fold. I chose this clinic, because they make microscopic controlled surgery and proposed twilight sleep. I am wondering what is the reason, that some say we will just cut and sew it and others suggest a complicated reconstruction. Maybe the first can't do the flaps? I suppose that the healing process with flaps is more painful, but the results shall be better. Anyone else had this experience?
Hi and a very warm welcome to the online community
Having to make treatment decisions can be very difficult and I presume that each surgeon recommends what they feel is the best treatment option for you. However, this can then make deciding which one to go with difficult.
I can see that you also posted this question in the ask a nurse section of the online community where the nurse has given you a few links to look at. If you haven't seen her reply then clicking here will take you straight to it.
I'm not sure if you're looking for people who have had to make a treatment decision or people who have had 2 flaps. If you could let me know which I'll have a search in the group to see if I can find someone.
It would be great if you could pop something about your diagnosis and treatment so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
Do you have a date for the treatment yet?
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