Headache/pressure after MOHS surgery (8/21) on bridge of nose. Is this normal or not? (Photo)

Hello WinnerL, This is a great question.  The humidity should not have any negative impact on your wound. The key is local wound care removing any crusts or scabs followed by placement of ointment several times a day to keep the area moist. Good luck, Dr. Shadfar

This is a great question, we get asked this all the time.  Petroleum jelly (Vaseline is one brand) is your healing wound's best friend.  The additional antibiotics usually aren't necessary, and can actually make the situation worse by causing an inflammatory reaction and delaying the...

This is up to your treating physician and what type of closure method is used.  Sometimes you need a graft or flap and that would require more restriction.  Best, Dr. Emer.

It will take time for the wound to heal well. In the first few days after surgery a splint could help to support the nasal structure. In any case, it could need a small revision down the road.

It is difficult to tell how much of the area may be affected by normal swelling or whether or not there is actual fluid that requires draining. It is normal to have a mild to even moderate amount of swelling in the forehead after this type of closure and may take about a week to resolve. If...

This depends upon the size and the location of the defect. The forehead flap can repair larger defects and those that are involving the tip. Unfortunately, the scar on the forehead is always visible and very unnatural looking. The flap can be taken down in as little as one week or as long as...