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When can I wear makeup after mole removal?

emambrose.xMar 5, 2018
I have had 3 moles removed on my face and neck and stiches put in, I get my stiches out in a few days how long after having the stiches removed can I wear make up?

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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 7, 2019
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