Three months ago I had Mohs surgery for SCC. They bored out a 3/8 diameter hole, and since it was on the top of my head they said it would have to heal naturally as the skin was too tight to suture. They also said it would take 4-6 weeks to heal. The wound began filling and almost reached the surface within 4 weeks and was red on top. I kept applying Aquaphor ointment as directed with a bandage daily. However, no change has occurred for two months now. Been 13 weeks. Any suggestions?
I had Mohs surgery on my nose 3 weeks ago. After stitches were removed I followed with aquaphor for 2 weeks. Now I can start with a scar creme and my doctor (surgeon) recommended Silagen Scar Gel and another doctor (dermatologist) recommended Celacyn scar gel. Can anyone give me advice on which is better choice for scars?
Should I still be wearing a bandage? Please post photos or reference. Moh's surgery middle of forehead, at hairline. Dime to nickel size. Linear closure I think. Both stitches and staples, removed in 10 days. Doctor's opinion then - healing properly. Keeping the wound moist with Aquaphor and bandaged. Now 6 weeks after surgery. Open hole is not getting smaller. Not hot, red, or painful. Yellow, sticky pus like material fills the hole. No smell or ooze. Without removal of material, I wash the wound, apply Aquaphor and bandage. No photos or references online.
I had Moh's surgery for a Basal cell carcinoma on my nose. It has been 5 days. I have been cleaning it with hydrogen peroxide, and applying Aquaphor and a band-aid, per my doctor's directions. The pain has gone away, but when I clean it, there looks like there is pus on the site. But maybe that is just the healing process? No pain or redness, Is this normal? Also, I am thinking that I do not want a graft, just let it heal. please tell me if this is a good decision?