Swelling after Mohs surgery. 5 days post-op. Is this normal?

July 25, 2018
Asked By:erinleann33 in San Diego, CA

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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