Hi I had MOHs surgery 5 days ago on my forehead. It was removed in 2 stages. I haven't felt 100% since having it done. I didn't realise my scalp would feel numb afterwards but I now know this is normal however the feeling is weird and I do feel nauseous and groggy just not 100% is this a normal feeling? I don't feel up to working just yet either and this really isn't like me to feel this way. Everyday I do feel slightly better than the one before. Am I expecting too much too soon? Many thanks
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No. Extreme pain is not normal after Mohs surgery. Of course, pain is subjective and everybody experiences it differently, but I would recommend that you follow up with your doctor to determine what is causing you so much pain and if that doctor cannot help, seek a second opinion. Good luck.
Based on your surgical dates you are in "contraction" wound healing stage. During this healing stage the scar begins to thicken by pulling tissue towards the center of the scar. If muscle was involved during surgery and/or reconstruction, tension headaches that feel like a tight band around...
If the adjacent sutures are still intact and the surgical wound has not pulled open it should have little effect. If the wound is pulling apart your dermatologic surgeon should have an after hours emergency number.