I had Mohs Surgery 2 days ago on my upper lip area. I received stitches & I was told to keep the area moist with Vaseline & covered to prevent scarring & help the healing process. The problem is that I can't get traditional bandages or gauze to stick. Can I use liquid bandage over the stitches & Vaseline? I would really appreciate the advice. Thank you so much!
Is it good to keep vaseline on a scar where stitches from mohs surgery were removed one week ago and if so for how long. Should I use some type of scar ointment.If so when would I start and what would you recommend.
I have been advised after biopsies and Mohs surgery to use a thin layer of vaseline on the wound, but I have never understood why. Does is protect the wound or does it help the wound heal by keeping the area soft and therefore more comfortable for the patient (I mean with less itching or stretching).
I had MOHS 1 week ago on my lower leg above the ankle. My skin is thin due to sun and age(70) . Weeping is clear, but pretty steady. Just need to know if this is normal and should I change any thing other than dressing with Vaseline and keeping it covered?
I had mohs surgery, doctor stitched up the wound , then came back in 5 days , they removed the stitches. They told me to take off the band aid the next day and then told me for one week to cover the scar with vaseline but I did not need a band aid to cover the scar. My question is should I still keep putting vaseline on the scar, after the week is over? I don't mind doing it, it minimizes the scar a little bit, or should I stop putting vaseline on it?
I had Basinal cancer removerd from my nose, and a skin graft taken in front of my ears to fill the area where they removed the cancer this procedure was done on a Monday and of friday it was dark black/ blue, i have been keeping it bandage where they performed the repair, and also and keeping it moist with vaseline, should i be concern with the discolor of the graft, or is this normal