I had to remove 5 moles from my back in June (1 on left scapula) and August (4 on the right side, but got 2 of them removed together) last year and seems I've got a hypertrophic scarring. They aren't raised, itchy or swollen at all. I was looking online and I'm thinking to cover up that left scapula scar (I would leave those 3 on the right as it is) with some tattoo design (I've made digital mockup how I imagined it). Is 1 year enough to put a tattoo on it? Are there any risks? Thanks in adv.
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January 14, 2016
Answer: Scar on Body -- Silicone Gel, Growth Factors, Fraxel, microneedling, VIVA, 5fu/steroids
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
You can exercise after stitches are removed if there were deep sutures placed. I suggest skin glue and steri-strips after the stitches come out to help keep it together. Slow movements and not major extension so you limit any pulling and stretching of the stitch line. Best, Dr. Emer.
This can be easily removed in the office and eavaluated by a dermatologist. Please make an appointment with someone board certified. Best, Dr. Emer.
The nevus has been incompletely removed and will almost certainly regrow to some extent after healing. I recommend that any nevus that is suspicious enough to be biopsied be removed completely and sent for pathology, if it is feasible to do so without a reconstructive procedure.
