Feeling a twitch under my healing scar after having mohs surgery on my face

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I had Mohs surgery on my face just left of my nose 3 weeks ago. I had subcutaneous dissolving stitches as well as stitches to close the wound. The outer stitches were removed 2 weeks ago and I am now feeling a twitching or a wiggling movement under my scar. It almost feels like something crawling under my skin. Could I possibly be feeling the subcutaneous stitches dissolving?

Hayes B. Gladstone, MD · Answer

Dear Jen,Twitching also known as parathesias is normal for scars whether from mohs surgery or other types of surgeries. It is a symptom of the skin nerves growing back and connecting. This may occur for the first 6 months or more. Massaging the scar may help.

Steven Hacker, MD · Answer

You should discuss these symptoms with your Mohs surgeon as he should advise you on this.I would suggest you should be evaluated by a board certified dermatologist experienced in this procedure to advise you properly and address your concerns.

Alexandra Chambers, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Feeling of itching, pins and needles, crawling are common during helming process at the site of any scars. Nerve endings damaged by surgical trauma start firing again and this can be responsible for those strange feelings .I am sure your surgeon can reassure you.

Feeling a twitch under my healing scar after having mohs surgery on my face

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