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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. My Account. Facial mole removal. Thank you. Procedure: Cosmetic Surgery. Location: glendora, CA. Replies 8. Approximately 2—4 weeks after mole removal, as healing tissue begins to build up, the affected area may look rough and red and feel stiff.
Although the wound area could be a little raised and red for 1—2 months, the scar typically becomes less red and flatter over time.
The time it takes for a mole removal scar to heal depends, in part, on the procedure the healthcare professional used. The different methods for removing moles include:. After the mole removal, there are three phases to the process of scar healing:.
Doctors typically remove the stitches from a surgical mole removal within 1—2 weeks after a procedure. The entire recovery period for surgical removal of moles is typically around 4 weeks. Care practices will vary, depending on the type of procedure for removal of the mole.
In general, the wound should be kept clean, bandaged, and hydrated with over-the-counter ointments, for example, petroleum jelly. A person should change the bandage once or twice a day. People should not use alcohol on mole removal wounds, as this could interfere with the healing process. Once the wound heals, gentle massage can encourage blood flow, promote healing, and help make the area feel less stiff.
It is important to continue to care for the wound after the bandage is no longer needed. Staying out of the sun is key. Treating a mole removal scar is best done by dermatologists or medical specialists who are familiar with the full range of options for scar treatment. They can recommend the most appropriate course of action.
Most atypical moles are benign, though they are more likely than common moles to become cancerous, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in 10 Americans has an atypical mole. While they generally do not pose a health threat, moles should be self-checked regularly.
Schedule a skin exam if you find a new mole or a change in an existing one. A mole that starts to change or grow in size could be a sign of skin cancer.
It may seem convenient to use over-the-counter products or home remedies to remove small moles. But it is wise to check with your doctor to make sure the mole is not potentially cancerous. Removing benign moles can sometimes be done by your primary care doctor. Removing non-cancerous moles can sometimes be done by your primary care doctor. There are several procedures doctors use to remove non-cancerous benign moles. Your doctor will choose which procedure is best to remove your mole or moles based upon factors like the location, type, and size of the mole.
There are four basic types of non-surgical mole removal: excision, shave removal, laser removal, and freezing. Excision, also known as cutting, involves removing the mole and a small margin of skin using a scalpel or special surgical scissors.
If your mole has grown deep into the skin, your doctor may need to use stitches to close the wound after your mole is removed. A shave removal of a mole is similar to an excision. Using a scalpel, your doctor will shave off layers of the mole until it is gone. Some moles can be removed using lasers.
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