52 Yrs, 5 8 155lbs exc cond. Had mohs 12 days ago. Side side bridge of close 1cm wound. Linear type close..stitches from side upper bridge down to crease of nose to near ala. Had fluid buildup under skin coming from closed 1cm wound which pooled above ala in area of upper nasolabial fold after surgery. swelling that side of face now almost gone axcept there is a hardened capsule area protruding which extends under skin from bottom of original surgical 1cm wound site down to nasolabial fold. This has pretty well defined margins and is about the size and shape of an omega 3 liquid oblong capsule. it is somewhat pliable but still quite hard....skin is a bit red in area....slightly sore. Even though hard....could this still be residual swelling or any ideas.....again it extends from bottom base of original surgical wound
Moss surgery, also called Moss micrographic surgery, is a precise surgical technique that is used to remove all parts of cancerous skin tumors, while preserving as much healthy tissue as possible. Patients should expect to receive specific wound care instructions from their surgeon. Generally, however, wounds that have been repaired with absorbable stitches or skin grafts should be kept covered with a bandage for one week. Wounds that have been repaired using unabsorbable stitches should also be covered with a bandage that should be replaced daily until the stitches are removed one to two weeks later. Signs of infection (redness, pain, Chat Doctor. (Thanks)