I had Mohs surgery, a bump formed on the site, please advise?
I have a dermatology question/concern.I had Moh’s surgery(all clear) on Jan 2 without stitches. On Jan 10 my surgeon said it was healing nicely. On Jan 22 a bump formed on the site. My question is: Is this the normal healing process without stitches? It is a bit worrisome. Surely the cancer couldn’t come back after only 20 days or could it. It stayed flat for the 6 weeks between the biopsy and surgery, and now there’s a bump after the all clear. Thanks
Age: 65
Male
Medications: flutisicone,multi vitamins
General Information: Yes and I have another follow-up appointment this Wednesday, but the worry will make it a long 5 days!
No need to worry. Mohs surgery is 99% effective. A lump soon after surgery is probably due to either sutures in the process of dissolving or abnormal scarring – which can easily be resolved – or a blocked gland that creates a cyst. Most bumps are benign. In any case, your follow up appointment is the right thing to do.
Hello. Mohs removes all of the cancer it would not have returned within 2 weeks. Your lump is probably a benign cyst. Thank you for your question.
Hi..
Mohs surgery clears cancer completely so chances of recurrence are already very less.
Secondly its just a few weeks.
So the lump is definitely something not serious at all.
Chances can be scar tissue or a cyst..
So to clarify exactly what it is you should get it checked by your surgeon..
But it is nothing to be worried for..
Hope this helps..
Regards.