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rzemanfl

(30,536 posts) Fri Mar 14, 2025, 08:04 PM Mar 14

Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? [View all]

I got one yesterday after MOHS surgery to the tip of my nose and am looking for tips and hints regarding dealing with the "bolster" which is awkward and worrisome, particularly regarding keeping the thing dry, and sleeping. I ordered some eye shields to protect my face from water in the shower. I figure I can wash my hair in the kitchen sink with the sprayer and keep the water away from my face. I will use an electric shaver until the bolster is removed on the 24th of this month and wash my face very carefully. I can wear an N95 mask over the mess when I have to go out, so as to not scare small children or gross out adults.

I am wondering if anyone has any tips on how to get through this. I am trying to sleep on my back with my head on two pillows, which is not my normal sleeping position. Thanks in advance DU.

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Has anyone here had to deal with a skin graft on their nose? [View all] rzemanfl Mar 14 OP

I had surgery a few months ago on the side of my nose ALBliberal Mar 14 #1

I had flaps for the MOHS surgery I had in January on the side of MY nose. rzemanfl Mar 14 #4

Many stitches. Third surgery on my nose ALBliberal Mar 14 #6

All of mine were basal. rzemanfl Mar 14 #8

Tough surgery for sure. Funny about the horse! ALBliberal Mar 14 #9

When I had to sleep more upright on my back I used a wedge pillow set...it was more comfortable than stacking pillows and MLAA Mar 14 #2

I have a leg wedge pillow and will try it tonight. Thanks! rzemanfl Mar 14 #3

Thanks! I didn't even notice it! MLAA Mar 14 #10

I had that 3 years ago and it worked out well Alice Kramden Mar 14 #5

I had the big bandage for a MOHS surgery on the side of my face. rzemanfl Mar 14 #7

They took the skin Alice Kramden Mar 14 #11