How should I take care of removed mole to minimize indenture scar? Mole removed 9 days ago. Sutures removed on day 5. (Photo)

August 22, 2014
Asked By:vwo05 in Dallas, TX

It looks like the sutures did not hold the upper portion together well and has left a triangular indenture. My current routine is to clean 2-3x daily and keeping the area moist with a thin layer of Aquaphor to prevent scabbing in hopes that this will allow the wound to granulate and fill back in. Is this what I should be doing? What else can I do? Does it look like this wound will continue to build up or has it stalled? Is there anything the doctor can do to improve the healing?

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