 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,844 | Craig, I had hair growing on my fibular flap as they used tissue from my leg. I have hairy legs so I used to joke I could braid the hair in my mouth  Anyway, I'm not sure about the submental island flap, but I'm 2.5 years out of surgery and no longer have the hair growth on the flap. I was told however that the hair growth is a good sign that the flap is healthy. Hope that helps, Eric
Young Frack, SCC T4N2M0, Cisplatin,35+ rads,ND, RT Mandiblectomy w fibular free flap, facial paralysis, "He who has a "why" to live can bear with almost any "how"." -Nietzche "WARNING" PG-13 due to Sarcasm & WAY too much attitude, interact at your own risk.
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