TOPIC: Update on my surgical removal

The 20% comment scared me and made me think I need to come up with as many questions as I can when I do the consult next Wednesday and then the other one with the other doctor. Any suggestions for questions are appreciated. Thanks so far I have how much will I lose in size, side effects, Potential risks.

I have read split thickness skin grafts, just the top layer (epidermis) can shrink up to 20 perc. This is why the graft is usually sized 20 perc larger than needed. Shrinkage can be mitigated by using a thick split thickness graft. This utilizes the epidermis and some of the dermis. This will be a slightly thicker graft but will shrink less.

I’ve been through enough I can’t lose anymore. If that’s the information I get from the next two consults then I’ll figure something else out, but I’m not living with a shorter Dick than what I have now or a hideous one that no one‘s going to touch.

Persevere! Things will be better. Get your info and make an educated decision