Healing process after shaved mole? How to care for it? (photo)

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I got mole removed about 5 days ago by having it shaved off. The doctor did not really help out by giving me information how to care other than putting Vaseline on it. It's under my chin.. I've googled a few tips on using a scar treatment cream and silicone sheets. Any suggestions?

Christel Cary Malinski, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question Diabeck.  Post shave wound care should consist of keeping the site clean, moist, and covered. Use gentle soap and water to cleanse, followed by vaseline and a bandaid. Continue those steps   daily until the wound is completely healed. Once the wound is a scar, silicone sheeting applied to the site can help with the scar. I also offer my patients a prescription scar gel.  We also use microneedling and Laser Genesis in our office to improve scar appearance and texture.  I hope that helps!

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