I had a small mole removed from my armpit at 15 1/2 weeks. The doc used a small amount of lidocaine to numb, then cut and lastly cauterized it. I'm kind of freaking out about the cauterizing part due to the machines ability in sending out electric currents. Long story short, about 5 hours after procedure I began to have mild cramping which intensified the following day. I left work and went to the hospital due to the uneasy feeling of pain. I called out the following day as well due to pain.
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These appear to still be healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an scarring expert to go over treatment and timeline. These scars can be improved with a combination of vascular lasers like yellow laser, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, and skin care. Sun p...
If the scar got sunburned it will likely peel and you will be left with an area of darkening, this is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Just be aware that scars continue to heal and change in a process called "remodeling" for at least a full year, and this hyperpigmentation will likely...
From your single photograph, that scar is fairly apparent at 6 weeks post op. Admittedly, it takes 6 months to a year for any facial incisions to heal fully. Any facial surgery can be challenging for sure. I hope your surgeon was a board-certified Oculofacial Plastic...
