A recent CT scan for an unrelated problem showed a mass of something in my head (no jokes, please). The doctor said that's why my left eye protrudes slightly more than the right, since this mass is pressing on the eye socket.
I showed the doctor a driver's license photo from 1990 with the left eye protruding a bit, so obviously this mass has been in there for a long time.
It has to come out, and the doctor briefly explained how they're going to do it (he'll go into more detail next week).
They'll either cut above my upper lip and pull the skin up above my nose to get in, or make an incision in the scalp and pull the skin all the way down to gain access.
My neighbor has had this done several times. He looks OK, but I didn't see him before they started doing this to him.
So...has anyone else had this done? Does it affect your appearance (bruised skin, disfigured nose, etc)? Does it keep you out of commission for a long time? If they cut the scalp, do they have to shave the head?
Those may sound like trivial questions, but I just started a new job, one where I deal face to face with clients I've known for years. I have confidence in the doctors, I'm not afraid of the surgery, but I am afraid of looking like a monster at work.
Any replies much appreciated.