I had MOHS surgery 5 days ago on my scalp, right side, slightly behind my hairline. I have slight swelling around my eye/temple on the right side of my head. Is that normal? I've had some headaches, tenderness and overall aches and pains more on a moderate level but otherwise I feel okay. I'm just concerned the swelling 5 days post-op could be concerning and it seem unusual to me that the swelling is near my temple when the surgery was on my scalp.
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In terms of healing after surgical procedures, 7 weeks is still quite early. You should see significant improvement after 3 months, but all scars take up to 18 months to completely mature.
You look great! Just need a little more time!
Dr. Berens
You may have had a small arteriole "break", although it would be unusual for this to happen two weeks after the surgery. It could be that you might have had a minor injury to your nose around that time that broke a weakened vessel or, if absorbable sutures were used, one might have been absorbed...
