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I'm looking for advice on mole removal aftercare, any suggestions? (Photo)

acarr420Jun 10, 2018
I got 4 moles on my face shaved off yesterday. My doctor told me to let it scab and don’t pick at it so it will heal in a week. But I was reading people’s advice on aftercare and I heard that letting it scab will make the scar worse. I’m just confused now, should I let it scab or not? I’ve been cleaning my face gently with a dove beauty bar and warm water and then diluting hydrogen peroxide and cleaning off the cuts and then adding aquaphor with a bandaid on top. Am I doing this correctly? Thanks

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I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. If there is any scarring from the scratch can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield for 6 weeks to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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