Hi all,
I had a BCC removed from the side of my face, near my right ear, back in October.
It was discovered to be infiltrating, and they’d not got all of it out, so I had it done again last Friday (a week ago). The scar is now a little longer than it was first time.
The local anaesthetics were very painful and they said that was normal as it’s a very sensitive area. First time round I didn’t really have any significant pain in/around the scar after the operation. This time it’s still significantly painful a week later, though. I had my stitches out this morning, and it’s looking good and definitely not infected, but the right side of my face is very sore and I seem to have a permanent headache.
I’m just wondering whether this is usual? I suppose it might be, because the scar is now a couple of inches long (vertical), and the surgeon did explain that there are facial nerves around there, but I’d feel a little easier if I heard from somebody who’d maybe had a similar experience. Or not!
Anything you can share would be gratefully received.
