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Thank you for your question! Once your incision is fully closed, it should be fine to shave. Typically, incisions should close in ~2-3 days. Discuss timing with your surgeon as well as postoperative care. Best wishes!
It is best to not shave over the mole area for at least a few days, until new pink skin appears there. Keep the area clean and well gooped up with Vaseline or Polysporin. When new pink skin develops you can shave there, but be gentle. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."
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...
Moles can grow and become darker or lighter in color. There is no way to tell the nature of the lesion without examining the lesion itself and possible biopsy of the mole. Please consult a board certified dermatologist for examination.
