I am 23 years old, and I had 2 moles cut from my face and stitched back up last week. The stitches have already been removed, and the plastic surgeon gave me "Pro-Heal Serum Advanced" from iS Clinical to use for scar prevention, but I have read that Aquaphor works as good as any scar ointment. I told the nurses that I have been using Aquaphor and they insisted I stopped using Aquaphor and switched to the Pro-Heal. What should I use, and for how long should I apply it? Thanks!
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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.
I would highly recommend that you see a board certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment. The mole should be biopsied prior to doing any laser on it.
