Will Redness Surrounding Scar from Mole Removal Dissipate? When? (photo)

August 24, 2012
Asked By:Jbukowski

I attached pix of my chin and jaw scars from having a moles removed. This is the first day after having stitches removed and a week after having the moles removed initially. The plastic surgeon told me it would just leave a line but they are surrounded by redness. Will this redness ever dissipate and leave just a line? How long? Also, can I put moisturisers and/or SPF cream over it? What about light makeup as I plan on going on job interviews? Does it look like it is healing ok? Thanks

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August 25, 2012

Answer: Redness After Mole Removal

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Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 25, 2012

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster and PDL for your red scars

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster and PDL for your red scars

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January 8, 2013

Answer: Mole removal

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 8, 2013

Answer: Mole removal

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Answer: Healing after mole removal

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