I read a review where a patient said "Just today I had a mole removed and since he knows about my history of scarring, he gave injected a dose of botox around the incision to minimize scaring. I am always so impressed by how advanced his techniques are." Is there any truth to this? Many thanks
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Answer: Botox does not help with mole removal scars
The fleshy bump on your nose can be removed easily. In my office the area is numbed with a local and then the raised portion is shaved off even with the skin around it. The base is then lightly cauterized with an electric needle. You get a small scab the size of the lesion which heals in about a...
Delicate shave removal of moles does not produce keloids in the vast majority of people. With that said, certain people are more prone to keloids. If you have a history of keloids-- I would avoid this procedure, or at least have keloid prevention treatments before and after (such as...
Thank you for your question! Once your incision is fully closed, it should be fine to shave. Typically, incisions should close in ~2-3 days. Discuss timing with your surgeon as well as postoperative care. Best wishes!