I had MOHS on my nose 4 weeks ago. The PS closed it with a dorsal nasal flap. I had a lot of swelling, especially between my nose and cheek. That has subsided, but now I am left with a bump next to my incision. When I went to my PS, he said it was edema from inflammation. He gave me a steroid injection. This was 5 days ago. I am wondering if there is anything I can be doing to help shrink this bump and also my scar line. I also have a bump inside my nostril. I haven't been able to breathe right since the procedure. I knew I'd be dealing with the scar, but this whole bump is getting me down. I am trying to be patient, but I want to be proactive on helping this heal. I know it takes time. It's just hard seeing myself like this and trying to not be in my head every time I go out in public.
If anyone has advice, I'd greatly appreciate it. I had MOHS on my foreheard 10 years ago and did not experience the bump issue.
Thank you!