I had a SCC removed from my hand in November and a re-excision earlier today.  I was told the anaesthetic would last for one to four hours but nine hours later my thumb is still completely numb.  I'm not sure about the unexposed areas as my hand is heavily bandaged but I am not feeling any pain or soreness in the excision site as yet, but was at this stage the previous time I had the procedure.  Am i worrying unnecessarily?  Thank you.