Is it safe to shave after having my mole removed? How long should I wait before I shave?

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...

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...

Post melanoma scar treatment can be performed by our office using a combination of scar excision, pulsed dye laser, and laser skin resurfacing. Our office specializes in scar revision and we work closely with melanoma specialists to ensure safety. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Typically, I remove stiches from the facial area in 5-7 days. This depends on the patient's age, medications, overall health, and area of the face sutured.  I would advise you to call your physician's office and have them clarify exactly when the stitches should be removed. Best wishes...