1 wk post mole removal. I've been washing it everyday and covered with band aid so it wouldn’t get irritated. Healing ok?(photo)

Thanks for the question. The stitches look fine. Skin very commonly looks bunched like that after suturing. You can be sure that after the stitches are removed it the skin will flatten out over a few weeks.

Thank you for your question.I would recommend that you have the mole surgically excised and examined by a pathologist to be sure that there is nothing there that you should be concerned about.  With surgical excision, the mole is removed down to the root which lessens the risk for recurrence. ...

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist about your concerns and after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with a combination of vascular lasers like yellow laser, Aerolase, Fraxel, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun protection is essential. I recommend getting a fo...

I would recommend visiting a dermatologist to discuss removing the rest of the mole and to make sure  the area is not infected. Most skin growths are harmless. But sometimes—particularly in the case of some moles—they’re not and can be cancerous, which is why all moles and growths should be asse...

Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...