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It is very common to have some sensitivity and redness of the eye after any type of surgery on or near the eyelids. My concern from your photo would be an issue with the lower eyelid after the surgery, something called an ectropion. This outward turning of the lower eyelid can lead to increased exposure and mild damage to the surface of the eye. Over-the-counter lubricant drops and ointments are very effective to protect the surface of the eye in this case, but need to be used very frequently. If things continue to worsen I would bring up the issue with your surgeon.
Your photo suggests inflammation of the conjunctiva, or the clear covering of the eyeball. With surgery near the eyelid and periorbital area, this swelling can be common, and can sometimes make the eye feel dry, scratchy, or like a foreign object is in the eye. You don't say when your husband had his surgery, but redness and swelling can and often do increase in the first few days after surgery. I suggest you contact your surgeon's office for recommendations; lubricating eye drops during the day and a gentle lubricating ointment at night can be a helpful step in this situations. Best of luck.
Absolutely. Mohs have a very small recurrence rate but that does happen rarely. It is also possible that what you are experiencing is a new skin cancer in the same general location. Regardless, Mohs can be performed twice for basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. You should ensure...
Your forehead defect is small and would likely do well with allowing it to heal by itself (also known as healing by secondary intention). This would result in an initially pink and then light scar that is the same shape as the defect and a bit smaller in size. Other repair options...
You would do best to check in with your Mohs surgeon regarding post-treatment exercise restrictions. Since your doctor knows your treatment history best, he/ she is best suited to advise you regarding weightlifting and exercising after your procedure. Generally, for facial surgery, I...