Hi HB
Sorry, I have only just caught up with your post ( notification problems)
I had one of these on my cheek. It was very small to start with, about 2mm but kept bleeding. My sister insisted I go to the GP and he said to keep an eye on it.
Several months later it had grown a lot and I was sent to the hospital within a week. It had grown to 6mm and I was terrified! The consultant was lovely and very reassuring and told me in detail what he would do (bit too much info tbh). I checked him out online and he is an experienced facial surgeon. I was still dreading it though
The op went well, under local anesthetic which surprised me. I am no good with needles, so that initial bit was horrible. He did have to go wide and deep so as to be sure of removing it all. The op lasted about an hour and 14 days later he confirmed he had got it all. Phew!
I did not need a graft as there was enough skin to close the wound and 18 months later the scar is fading nicely - I highly recommend Bio oil, used every day once the stitches come out.
I am still extremely disappointed and upset with the GP, as I feel he should have acted on my first visit, when it was a lot smaller.
It is certainly a shock to be given the diagnosis but I am sure your Sister will be fine. A lot of deep breathing and talking to myself did help. My best wishes to her and do let us know how she gets on. If she has any questions I am happy to help if I can
PN x x
