Had scar revision on face after mole removal. A dog ear removed and scar underneath due to indent. Was told to start silicone sheets. Held off, only started at 4 1/2 weeks post surgery. Concerned, as part of incision you see surgical line indent, slight depression next to it. Its filling in the past weeks. Second application of silicone sheet, when I removed it, it pulled up skin. Now depression and line is more pronounced. Will new skin fill in or is that part of healing over with?
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Localized swelling is not uncommon and ice can be helpful. If BOTH lips are swollen, it may be unrelated to the biopsy and may represent an allergy or angioedema. I recommend that you contact your physician IMMEDIATELY. If you develop shortness of breath, call 9-1-1.
Please don't do this. This is so dangerous and really stupid and painful. See a doctor. "This
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with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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...