Wounds have healed open. Help?

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I had two moles (benign) removed by a doctor. Seven days after the moles were removed the stitches came out and a few days later the wounds opened up to the size of the moles. Can this issue be resolved by a plastic surgeon? Approximately how much would each wound cost?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. I recommend a combination of silicone gel with growth factors, lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers to give improvement. Cost will vary due to skill, expertise and technique. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Richard Asarch, MD · Answer

From the photo it appears that the mole that was removed was from your back.  This is a area of high tension which can make wound separation a problem.  If you are wishes a scar that looks like a line, then it would have to be reexcised and perhaps leaving the sutures in a longer period of time.  If you wish to improve the appearance of the existing scar, this can be done with fractional lasers.

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