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So i am going for mohs surgery tomorrow on my ear the top of my ear it's pretty big ... am i going to be in a lot of pain afterwards ?? how am i going

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Very little pain: Narcotics are seldom needed after.

Answered 12/2/2014

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Pain medicine: The surgery typically will be performed with a local anesthetic so you shouldn't feel much after the injection. This will leave the area numb so you can be comfortable during the procedure. Your surgeon should then provide a prescription for a pain medicine for you to take as needed after the local anesthetic wears off.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Larry Nichter answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Post Mohs Pain: Pain is Usually less than expected and often managed without narcotics especially if you keep your head elevated after surgery.

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Probably not: The local and is that it is probably going to last a long time, so he will do fine postsurgery, where you will have a dressing placed on your ear. Plus you will be given pain meds to keep the pain for a short period time afterwards.

Answered 12/2/2014

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