How long do I need to wait to swim after having a mole removed (no surgery or stitches)?

I recommend getting an in-person formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with a laser, radiowave or shave. If there is any scarring or pigmentation following the removal, your dermatologist can treat those conditions as well. See an expert. Best, Dr....

Dear Bobross_adamsandler,Steristrips can sometimes fall off, and if they do no worries. Keep you incision covered and schedule a follow-up with your surgeon. He/she should be able to reapply more if necessary, or will give you alternative instructions. I usually counsel my patients not to self ...

Dear kennanme,Thank you for your question. Although I am a plastic surgeon, I am referred dysplastic nevi frequently for excision and would like to comment. Dysplastic nevi have changes on pathology that make them higher risk for melanoma, but they are NOT malignant. Rather, they are ...