My mole was removed 11 days ago. It’s been healing from the inside out. It use to be a divot and now it’s just a small indent. Can I remove the bandages and allow a scab to finally form? I’m allergic to latex and some glues. The ones I can wear ,won’t stay on for very long as it is between my shoulder blade. Anyway the allergic reaction is becoming more of an issue than the mole itself. So can I let it scab over at this point?
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I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Even a shave removal may leave a slightly indented scar on the outwardly curved part of your chin. Since the mole shows more when you are tensing the chin muscle (mentalis), I would consider injecting a very small amount (3-5 units) of a neuromodulator like Botox into the mentalis muscle to ke...
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IPL (Intense Pulse Light) is a treatment that provides many benefits, including the removal of freckles. There is no down time, and results vary by session. Similar laser alternatives are chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing. Of course, visiting an office for consultation would ...
