topic Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage in Beauty

MOHS surgery scar coverage

JeanKC — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:52:21 GMT

My aunt is I her 60s and has had MOHS surgery on her nose, followed by a skin graft. The graft is noticeably different in color/texture and will likely change as she heals. Does anybody have a good suggestion for coverage of this type of scar? She does not wear make-up (like nothing) and my suggestion was going to be a tinted mineral sunscreen all over, then a full coverage concealer like a Bye-bye maybe. We'll need to test out for colors or I might have jumped on the shape tape which might not be too drying in the nose area. I think we'll be safer trying things in the store with a preference for ulta, initially, based on availability. Thanks

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

godi — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:56:16 GMT

Call the doctors office where the procedure was done, they may have a product or suggestions.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:04:02 GMT

@JeanKC I have exactly the same problem after Mohs surgery. I think I notice it more than other people. I've had it 2 years and it hasn't corrected itself but I didn't expect it to. I find the IT foundation gives me excellent coverage, although nothing covers as well as my mask which I may wear forever.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Mindy D — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:11:32 GMT

Is the coloration darkish in tone or reddish in tone? If it's going to have a reddish tone, a green color corrector might make it look less noticeable. If it's a dark area, similar to the color of under eye circles, a peach color corrector can work. You apply these before you apply a concealer. There's also complete coverage makeups that you can just cover the area and blend out the eyes of the makeup to blur any demarcation. One brand is called Dermablend. Ulta sells it.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:22:59 GMT

@JeanKC If she's not used to wearing makeup at all, a full coverage foundation all over may be a bit of a shock. I'd suggest something like Dermablend matched well to her skin tone so it doesn't make the area stand out more. If the scar is not flat, there really isn't a way to cover that issue. Good luck with your aunt.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:24:35 GMT

@Mindy D I think we offered the same suggestion at the same time.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:41:49 GMT

@Shanus @JeanKC @Mindy D Here's a picture of my Mohs face. The surgery was from right under my right eye, down to right above my lip. I have absolutely no make up on. You can see the skin is lighter under the eye and on my nose. It's also a different texture. The most amazing thing is that the surgery erased the line by my mouth but on the right side only. I'm sort of lop-sided.

I find that the IT Foundation evens the skin tone and covers well. It's not a heavy feel. Since we're still mandated to wear masks, I don't bother with it usually when I go out.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Mindy D — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:46:32 GMT

@JeanKC wrote:
My aunt is I her 60s and has had MOHS surgery on her nose, followed by a skin graft. The graft is noticeably different in color/texture and will likely change as she heals. Does anybody have a good suggestion for coverage of this type of scar? She does not wear make-up (like nothing) and my suggestion was going to be a tinted mineral sunscreen all over, then a full coverage concealer like a Bye-bye maybe. We'll need to test out for colors or I might have jumped on the shape tape which might not be too drying in the nose area. I think we'll be safer trying things in the store with a preference for ulta, initially, based on availability. Thanks

@JeanKC

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Shanus — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:25:55 GMT

@Kachina624 On a positive note, you have a non-cancerous face with a cute white pixie haircut. How much worse life would be (or wouldn't be at all), if it wasn't caught and treated.

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Kachina624 — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:56:08 GMT

@Shanus Absolutely!

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

FancyPhillyshopper — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 01:45:58 GMT

I know QVC sells Westmore beauty, and it supposed to be excellent for any type of coverage.

McKenzie Westmore's dad was one of the most famous Hollywood makeup artists who created all the makeup for the Munsters.

Nice to see your face, Kachina!!

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

sligo — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:49:02 GMT

@Shanus, AMEN!!!!

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

Shanus — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:04:12 GMT

When I had Mohs years ago, it was quite close, too close, to my eye. The Mohs doc called in a opthamology surgeon who was also a plastic surgeon. I was left with a slightly red dot, that's covered with concealer anyway.

The most difficult to cover is raised scars. The Mohs surgeons are not too concerned with "looks", but rather retrieving the cancerous layers. Any areas I've had on my face since (only 2 small areas), I had my plastic surgery buddy standing in to "close".

Re: MOHS surgery scar coverage

JeanKC — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 17:17:11 GMT

Thank you all so much for your input!