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Chances of a cauterized mole returning?

sleepycuddles
I had a small mole on my face removed about two weeks ago. The dermatologist did it by shaving it off and cauterizing the base. So far I've kept it bandaged & have been applying vaseline on it twice a day. The scab's fallen off and what's left is pink skin. It's too soon to tell, but I'm worried about the mole returning. Could a cauterized mole still grow back? And how long should I keep it bandaged/apply vaseline? Thank you!

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Dr. David W. Rodwell III, MD
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Dr. Tracy Leong, MD
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