| Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 | I had a fibula free flap and would like to begin using makeup to make the new skin blend in more to my face. Is there a good makeup brand to use?
Also, in a few months, I will be cleared for cosmetic surgery. My doctor is thinking it may take several but will probably begin with liposuction. Any advice or things to think about with this.
Thanks! | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Your question is a good one. I recently had a similar operation. My jaw was removed and a new one made of metal put in. As I heal I will need to use makeup to make the scars less noticable.
What type of cosmetic surgery are you having? When was your free flap operation? ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 | I had the fibula free flap operation in April 2009.
I am not sure exactly what kind of cosmetic surgery I will be having. I will not do that until May 2010. The doctor first suggested liposuction and fat injection to round out my face and to get my jaw line back to shape. | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 404 Likes: 2 "OCF Down Under" Platinum Member (300+ posts) | "OCF Down Under" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 404 Likes: 2 | I'm currently in the process of meeting with a cosmetic/plastic surgeon to talk about what I might be able to do to get some shape in my chin/jaw area.
Now that the jaw reconstruction and the flap under my chin area due to the tongue flap reconstruction seems to be healing okay I am looking to see what they might be able to do to improve the appearance.
I think you might be talking about "fillers".
Butterflyrbl when you have more info would you be able to update us.
Karen
46 yrs: Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0 Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs 30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin, 30 x HBO Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy (hip bone to reconstruct jaw) Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw Mar'09 Debulk flap Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery
| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 | I will be happy to update but it won't be until April. I am really just wanting makeup suggestions for the time being to smooth out the appearance and help blend in my skin. | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) | "Above & Beyond" Member (500+ posts) Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 790 | there is a new concealer at sephora thst is supposed to be good for covering up tatoos. Maybe it would help with scars too. I"m thinking about trying it..
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=L3N3IBKU5TKBQCV0KRTQX0Q?id=P231113&categoryId=C18697
Prescriptives is a good brand too and they will match your skintone if you go to the counter.
Tongue Cancer T2 N0 M0 / Total Glossectomy Due to Location of Tumor
Finished all treatments May 25 2007 Surviving!!!
| | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 404 Likes: 2 "OCF Down Under" Platinum Member (300+ posts) | "OCF Down Under" Platinum Member (300+ posts) Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 404 Likes: 2 | Just a thought but, I would go to a professional make-up consultant, we have them in some of our major department stores - free of charge. (try before you buy)
They have every type and brand of foundation make-up and would be able to give you the best advice suitable to blend the new skin evenly into the surrounding area.
Karen
46 yrs: Apr 07-SCC 80% entire tongue removed,T4N1M0 Neck/D,Jaw Split, Trache 2 ops,PEG 3.5yrs 30 x rad,6 x Cisplatin, 30 x HBO Apr'08- flap Recon + ORN Mandibulectomy (hip bone to reconstruct jaw) Oct'08 1 Plate out-jaw Mar'09 Debulk flap Sep'09/Jan&Nov'10/Feb&Jun'11/Jan&Jul'12/Oct'13/April'14-More surgery
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