Dan's Face-lift

If you are fortunate enough to have good skin, count your blessings. Dan does not have that kind of luck. Several weeks ago, a biopsy determined that he indeed had his second case of Basal Cell Carcinoma (a curable form of skin cancer). If you look on his right jawline, you will see the scar from the first case over six or seven years ago.

Without a better date available on the Dr.'s schedule, Dan was again so fortunate to have this "small procedure" done on his birthday. After cutting out the initial skin, the doctor determined there was still cancer present. That meant the need for another cut, then another, then another... Five cuts later, the cancer was gone but displaced with a huge crater on his forehead. It was so big, the dermatologist was not interested in closing the crevice himself but referred Dan to a plastic surgeon who specializes in facial procedures. In order to close the gaping hole, incisions had to be made from the top of the "hole" to Dan's hairline as well as above each eyebrow. One eyebrow also had to be moved over since the cancer had spread into it and was cut out. Below is the final product including the 60+ stitches needed.

Shannon feels she got the raw end of the deal. Not only does she have to look at him every day, but felt she was more worthy and in need of a skin stretching face lift.