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Can I take a bath, swim, or get in a hot tub after having a mole removed? (Shaved off)

sweet_temp8flOct 6, 2014

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Dr. David Reinstadler, MD
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Answered on Oct 7, 2014
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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...

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Surgical excision for moles starts with numbing medicine. This is usually done with injectable lidocaine which does sting. After that, it's usually not a big deal from a pain standpoint. You will have a scar afterwards. We cannot do surgery that does not leave scars. The point is to make the...

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Moles, lumps, and bumps can be removed at any age. With proper closure techniques and wound care, the resulting scar should be very satisfactory. Call around to local facial surgeons. I bet most of them would be happy to see you and your daughter.Good luck. I hope this helps.

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