MRI results

Got little man's MRI results today. Looks like his malformation is both venous and lymphatic in nature. The malformation is in one area only, but consists of several cysts. The best news - the cysts are laying just under the skin and right on top the muscles of his face. Sclerotherapy is no longer an option, surgery to remove it is the way to go. There will be one big surgery in the near future, with some follow up revision surgeries to follow to remove excess skin and adjust his nose sagging. The surgeon we saw felt the least scaring option would be to have the incision go along the side of the face near his ear, but there is a good chance the incision would run along side of his nose and into his smile line around his mouth. Matthew will be joining the other "tough customer" males in our family who have visited the plastic surgeon and now have facial scars- Jeff's is from skin cancer and Robbie has his "Harry potter" scar across his forehead from running into a very sharp chair rail & a chin scar from falling on a chair. Matthew will be in good company!

We will be looking into a second opinion, but so far we really love the surgeon we have worked with. It would be great to stay local if we could. Prayers would be appreciated for guidance through this process.