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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This is not an option that, in my opinion, should be offered to any one with the present popular scientific knowledge that we have at this moment. This will first of all, not get rid of your mole. Hydrogen peroxide could actually promote mutations that can lead to melanoma with the oxygen...
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...