I am just shy of three weeks post MOHS surgery for removal of a squamous cell carcinoma in situ from my right cheek. The incision has healed, but there is lumpiness and tiny indents along the 1" long incision. Also, feels like there is raised hard tissue underneath the incision. Will this lumpiness go away eventually? Anything else I can do now, such as massaging the scar to help flatten it?
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July 14, 2014
Answer: MOHS surgery Scar
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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Honestly, it's not great to wait to have surgery, as the "fingers" of the cancer can spread deeper and then cause the cancer to be larger when you need it removed later. You can, but I would not suggest it. The tip of the nose is a very cosmetically sensitive location and the smaller...
Swelling after any surgical procedure is to be expected. Loose areas like the lips or around the eyes often exhibit a great deal of swelling during the first few days. If the swelling continues and if there is a great deal of discoloration or bruising, it might be advisable to have...
Leo Kim, FRACS(Plast), MS(Plast), MBBS(Hons) says:
The graft take is usually evident by a week if not two. Some times for whatever reason it is not clear, some exudate can distort the appearance. Often once the 'scab' is taken off the graft underneath is good. I would encourage you to see your surgeon.
Even if the graft has not worked as...