I had Mohs on the bridge of my nose almost 2 months ago. The surgeon used permanent stitches under the skin. I have had the permanent stitches trimmed once already when they were sticking out from under my skin, but I can see and feel them sticking out again now. Could exposed permanent stitches pose an increased risk of infection? What can I do other than going back to have the ends trimmed off again? Is it common practice to use permanent stitches for Mohs on the nose?
I just had Mohs Surgery 2 days ago. Later today, Ill be removing the bandage that was put on my cheek after the wound closure. I was told to wash the area with soap and water and then put some Vaseline on the stitches. Also, I was told that the stitches are going to devolve themselves. I was wondering if I have to cover the wound again after cleaning it up and putting Vaseline on? Also why the surgeon used stitches that dissolve themselves instead of regular ones?
I had a SCC removed a week and a half ago. The dermatologist did a delayed repair (5 days after the Mohs procedure). It is now 1 week after the graft and when getting the stitches out today the dermatologist wanted to keep the lower stitches on for another 5 days to make sure that the bottom part of the graft took. He thought it looked dark/shadowy. Is there a reason why the top portion would take faster than the bottom? Is there still a high likelihood that the entire graft will take?
BCC just above lip line. Blister like bump was present with the stitches and after stitches were removed. Never saw surgeon after surgery. Called office and nurse said to wait it out. Now at six weeks, saw regular dermatologist today. She asked me if I had had anything on my lip in this area, no, I did not. She didn't seem to know what this could be or caused from. Told me to wait a month and return to surgeon if not changed. I am comfortable with this. I rather go back sooner that later.
My MOHS procedure on tip of my nose ,took 3 times to get clear margins as it was deep and long ...biopsy after showed Nodule and Infilterative Basal. My surgeon closed with a PENG closure on the same day using dissolvable stitches .9 weeks later healng well to look at ,surface stitches gone to naked eye .Concern is the constant soreness , slight tightness ,sharp and tingling pain underneath , from the tip to bridge of nose . also itching
Hi my dad had mohs surgery done (vertex incision) 2 months ago. Large area on scalp 2nd course of antibiotics still oozing. He has to go for radiotherapy and we just don't know how to get it to heal. I have used salt and water. ..dressings have been aqua flex silver alternating with manuka honey antibacterial dressings. Doc has now prescribed steroid cream. Any advice please
I had Mohs Surgery 2 days ago on my upper lip area. I received stitches & I was told to keep the area moist with Vaseline & covered to prevent scarring & help the healing process. The problem is that I can't get traditional bandages or gauze to stick. Can I use liquid bandage over the stitches & Vaseline? I would really appreciate the advice. Thank you so much!