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Thanks for the excellent question. It is very common to develop a black eye after Mohs around the eyes and nose. This is because the skin of the eyelids is very thin, and the orbits are concave and capture dependent bruising. The black eye can last for up to 10 days after the procedure. For this reason it is important to ice the area regularly and keep the head elevated. Some people find that Arnica Forte speeds the resolution. I hope you had a successful Mohs surgery and are now cancer free.
It is very common to develop a black eye after surgical procedures around the eyes and nose. This is because the skin of the eyelids is very thin, and tiny droplets of blood become visible through it. Even surgery on the forehead can sometimes cause a black eye because gravity pulls the tiny blood droplets down towards the eyelid. For this reason, it’s not unusual for a black eye to develop several days after the procedure.If you’re interested in having a plastic surgeon perform a reconstructive procedure after Mohs, a visit to his/her office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic and/or functional outcomes are realistic in your particular case. In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best of luck,Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY
Thank you for the question. Most surgeons will avoid using hair bearing skin for skin grafts because transplanted hair can be a problem. If your skin grafts on the nose has some hair follicles there are multiple ways to remove them, once the graft is healthy and stable. Plucking,...
Moh’s surgery on the face often requires surgical repair and reconstruction to reapproximate the skin edges. Flaps or direct closure techniques are used. It is important that you optimize scar healing during this phase in order to reduce longterm scars. For red scars, we use Vbeam laser, f...
Thank you for the excellent question. Cheek implants are normally placed in the deeper subcutaneous tissues so these are not normally an issue for Mohs surgery for superficial skin cancers on the cheek. You should definitely discuss your previous surgery with your Mohs surgeon so that...
