I had Mohs surgery. Is this a normal part of the process? (Photo)

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I had Mohs surgery on my nose June 11. I had stitches out on June 18. Yesterday a blood blister formed at the bottom of the scar. It looked better this morning, but then this afternoon, when I got hot it got larger. I have been using silicone sheeting stripes during the day, due to sun exposure. Is this a normal part of the process or an urgent issue?

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

You may have had a small arteriole "break", although it would be unusual for this to happen two weeks after the surgery. It could be that you might have had a minor injury to your nose around that time that broke a weakened vessel or, if absorbable sutures were used, one might have been absorbed prematurely. I would suggest you see the surgeon who performed the repair at your earliest convenience. Depending on exactly what occurred, you could be left with some unwanted pigmentation in that area.                                            jlr

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