Two weeks after Mohs surgery on back of arm, I am having a burning sensation ?

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It seems to be around the surgery site? Did I use the arm too much after 18 days

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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, followed by fractional laser for scar topography and contour. We recommend Plato’s Scar Serum twice daily for the immediate postoperative period. Fractional laser is safe for scar laser therapy. 
There are treatments for swelling and edema of the scars. If there is residual sutures or edema, we advise you to follow a scar treatment protocol that can minimize the time to recovery. Our office specializes in scar revisions for Moh’s surgery. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

I would need more information in order to answer your question. Was the site repaired or left to heal by itself? What was your wound care after the procedure? Is the pain constant or intermittent? Any additional information would be helpful.

Two weeks after Mohs surgery on back of arm, I am having a burning sensation ?

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