I'd sure like to talk with others who have experience with a free flap. My husband's first one was from the iliac crest - to form a jawbone-and the 10 inch scar was minimal.

This second one is from the forearm and very different. I wonder if I should be doing something to minimize scarring. There is a piece in the wrist that is approximately 2"X4" and looks like mince meat, and then there is a 12" laceration that is raised with a hard crust. The doctor said we didn't need to do anything to it - but then, that is from the surgeon's viewpoint. He is wonderful, but not concerned with looks.

If anyone else has experience, I'd appreciate your sharing.