When will the swelling resolve?? When should I start exercising again??

Thank you for the post.  I hope you are healing well after Mohs surgery.   Everyone heals at different rates but the first week is generally the worse for pain, bruising and swelling.  I advise most patients to avoid exercising for the first week after surgery on the face.  Most Mohs patients only need Tylenol and ice for pain, so it is unusual to need hydrocodone and Motrin.  Hydrocodone is an opiate with many side effects.  Motrin is an NSAID that can increase the risk of bleeding and also has a number of side effects.  It is best to see your surgeon for an in person assessment.  They will be able to make the correct diagnosis and make a plan for your healing, recovery and pain moving forward.  I hope this helps and that you heal quickly and successfully.

Swelling is common with mohs surgery on the forehead and the subsequent repair. In some patients, it can be quite significant in the forehead and upper face because of gravity and what we is known as potential space. Everyone reacts a bit differently, but it may take several weeks to fully resolve. The first 3-4 days after mohs surgery, there can be a high risk of bleeding so exercise may not be prudent. Your body will let you know when it is ready to exercise, but generally after a week, many people who have had mohs surgery will start exercising.