Thankyou so much for your response.I heard if i get a plastic
surgeon to do the job he will lave smaller scars.I am just curious,
did you use a plastic surgeon? This Dr that i have used in the
past leaves a scar on some of the ones's he removed. My parents
found him. I am just wondering the doctor that performed your
surgery...how did you find him? Did you ask first about his
knowledge of NF? Sorry to boggle you with all these questions. I
hope your 4th of July goes well. Thank you take care.--- In
neurofibromatosis2@yahoogroups.com, Nikole Benson <eleteach03@...>
wrote:
>
> I have had a tumor removed from just above my right eye brow and i
was afraid it would leave a nasty scar but my surgeon did an awesome
job at how he did it. You can not even see where it is. Talk to the
surgeon and tell him your worries. I am sure he will do what he can
to make the scar less noticable. Email me any time i would be happy
to talk to you.
> Nikki Benson
>
> sunshinz25 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
> This is my second post. I have not been here in a while. I have
> NF. I have both the birthmarks and knots (tumors). It seems with
> age they get WORSE. In 1999 i had 6 or more removed. They actually
> did good, not that much scarring. so not very many worries. The
> upcoming surgery is why i am afraid. In 2005 i noticed a small pea
> size knot under my right eye just above my check bone. My biggst
> fear is that the Dr will cut too deep and leave a big scar on my
> face. My sister said have a plastic surgeon to go in and stich me
> up (in addition to the general surgeon) performing the surgery.
She
> said b/c the plastic surgeon will stitch where there are not very
> many scars. has anyone got one of their face removed? My sister
has
> one on her eye and they have yet to remove hers. I will post
> pictures of my before and after surgery (only briefly) i don't
like
> posting pictures. I am sure you all understand. I am so nervous
> b/c i know this is not a "cosmetic procedure" insurance will pay,
I
> am only concerned with the scars they may leave. Can anyone share
> with me the technique (if any) their surgeon used to reduce
scarring
> on the face?
> Also, i believe it was here that i read there is something you can
> take (treatment) to reduce the growth of any new tumors or stunt
the
> growth of exisiting ones. Is this true b/c i have never heard of
> this treatment. Soryy for the long post.
> If anyone wants to talk drop me a line and we can. Good luck to
> everyone.
>