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Hi Dr Joshi I'm a 3 year survivor of T2 SCC N0M0. I had a hemiglossectomy and free flap resection using a filet from my right forearm. Because my arm is hairy, my flap is, too. It doesn't bother me, but during a recent dental visit, I was subjected to a haircut on my flap. Can you recommend a hair removal method, or should I simply tell my dentist to bugger off the next time he brings out the scissors. (No, this is not a joke) Thanks, Julia Howdilly doodilly, survivorinos! | ||
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Hello Julia If the flap in not sensate, you could try pulling the hairs out by yourself using a ladies eyebrow tweezer or like. Your dentist was probably thinking it would be more comfortable, not realizing that you couldn't feel it. Hope that helps. Best wishes Vinod  Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice. "If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally." Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King | |||
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I guess this is a case where any solution is worse than the problem. My flap definitely feels things, so tweezing is probably not an option. Thanks for the input anyway. Julia Howdilly doodilly, survivorinos! | |||
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