I have a raised, fleshy nevi about 8 mm in diameter. A plastic surgeon that I saw said he could remove it via excision with stitches (he said stitches are under the skin and possibly one or two over the skin). I am a model and have a shoot 18 days after this procedure. I know that it will leave a small scar that will decrease over a few months to a year, but how long will it take for the wound itself to heal? Will I be able to apply makeup over that soon after or is it a scab still? Thanks!
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Both seem to be suitable options in the short term. I would seek the advice of your surgeon, and since they recommend the first cream, this may be a suitable option for your scar.
Once a mole is surgically excised with positive margins, it is unlikely to return. However, if it does return, a prompt visit to your surgeon is warranted.
The lip mole and scar can be surgically excised with layered closure in order to optimize the scar. I would perform this under local anesthesia in my Los Angeles plastic surgery office.
