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I'd suggest contacting your surgeon, it is common to have pressure and some pain for a few days. But nothing that is long lasting. Bad headaches are not common after Mohs, but can occur anywhere on the head surgery is performed. Best, Dr. Emer.
Hello emthom33196, Thank you for your question.I am sorry you are experiencing this. It is very common after closing the mohs defect in this area that the muscles get inflamed, irritated, and the tightness of the closure can all lead to headache. I would discuss this with your surgeon and consider if you are ready for ibuprofen after the surgery. Please confirm this with your surgeon. Good luck, Dr. Shadfar
What you describe can often happen after surgery on the nose, particularly with reconstructive surgery because the skin is stretched to pull the hole closed. I would call your Mohs surgeon to just let them know and they can give you advice on how to handle the headache. We all have different preferences.
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.