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Thank you for your question. Without pictures or knowing the exact details of your procedure it is hard to give you a definitive answer.When I do procedures on the face, I generally remove sutures within 5-7 days. Sometimes I will remove every other suture at one week after the procedure and remove the remaining stitches within 10 days to two weeks afte the procedure. Be sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon to be examined. Best Wishes! Rahul Vemula, MD Double Board Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Thank you for your question. Any trauma or surgical procedures performed to the skin can have mild discomfort or tenderness a few days afterwards. As the area begins to heal, the pain should decrease; however, if the pain continues or increases along with redness, swelling, increase in bloody ...
Thank you for your question. In my experience, marks from sutures remain permanent and heal time after an incision can take a few months. There are some topical scar therapies available to help minimize scarring, so I highly recommend you consult with your surgeon regarding your questions and...
A punch biopsy is an accepted method of removing a lesion. However it can leave a white scar that is sometimes depressed or irregular. You may want to have it revised once the healing is complete, usually after 3-6 months,
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
I recommend following up with your Doctor about your results and concerns. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield for 6 weeks after removal to improve healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield for 6 weeks to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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