How long do I have to keep putting vaseline and band-aids on my excision site? (Photo)

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I had a mole excised 3-4 days ago I've been keeping band-aids/Vaseline on it multiple times a day and changing the band-aids. How long do I have to keep putting Vaseline/ Band-Aids on it? Does it look infected at all? Just want to make sure i'm doing things right. I have a wedding in 3 1/2 weeks and wanted to put cover up on the excision site.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Cisco Sanchez-Navarro, MD · Answer

It is okay to continue applying Vaseline to the area if you are only 3-4 days out.  Some physicians will recommend applying this for up to 7 days or longer.  Signs of infection include increasing pain, increasing redness that extends far beyond the edges of the wound, the skin in the area feels increasingly warm, and increasing pain.  If you are experiencing these, you should return to your physician.  You can apply make up once the skin has completely healed over the area.  Be sure to contact your physician for further direction.

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