Have they mentioned the possibility of having to "de-bulk" the tissue from the flap? I understand that sometimes that is necessary. I don't think it is painful, since there is no feeling in that tissue, as I understand it. I guess it would be like mini-liposuction.

You mentioned your Frankenstein tracks on your face....I presume you mean that you have a facial incision....or neck?

I hope things have continued to progress nicely! XO

Colleen--T-2N0M0 SCC dx'd 12/28/05...Hemi-maxillectomy, partial palatectomy, neck dissection 1/4/06....clear margins, neg. nodes....no radiation, no chemo....Cancer-free at 4 years!