Nose MOHS inside nostril swelling

Posted by jmtor @jmtor, Mar 3 11:49am

I had MOHS on side of nose one month ago. Since surgery I’ve had a firm lump INSIDE my nostril under excision location. I have a follow-up appointment in 4 weeks. Anyone had this complication? The top and side of my nose is still red and the area of excision is still swollen on the outside and numb. Mostly I’m concerned about the inside lump, it impedes breathing to some extent.

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gently | @gently | Mar 3 6:49pm

jmtor, I haven't had MOHS. Though you will be getting a thorough exam in 4 weeks, call your medical office now. This may be common, could be unrelated to the cancer-- an infection or scar forming. It is too stressful to wait a month.
Hope it's nothing concerning.

celia16 | @celia16 | Mar 4 8:07pm

I agree about reaching out to doctor about it. Might be something simple.

itchyrich | @itchyrich | Mar 6 4:22pm

Don't be afraid to call your doctor. I had Mohs surgery on an eyelid followed immediately by reconstructive surgery. It bled and wept for several days. My wife called the doctor's office every day and sent them pictures from her iPad. I looked like I had had a severe beating. Turned out it was normal and everything healed up just fine after having my eye sewn shut for 6 weeks.