Will the indent left from my mole removal fade?

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Just had 3 moles removed on my face, come home and noticed a massive indent where one of them was on my lip! Will this fade? As at the moment it looks worse than the mole did! Also when is it safe to wear makeup as I'm back in work soon. Thanks

Elyse Rafal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There are many types of skin and is hard to say how your skin heals.  If there is any scarring left from the mole removal, there are options to help correct it.  A few laser treatments of mironeedling that area will both be an option.  Microneedling will help collagen production in your skin to fill in the scar, aerolase laser can soften the scar.  Once the area is healed and no longer an open wound you should be safe to resume wearing makeup on those areas.  It is always best to consult with a dermatologist.

Martin J. Carney, MD, FACS · Answer

The wound appears to have been shaved and not excised. The resulting wound will slowly heal over a number of weeks...hopefully sooner than later. Be mindful that the healing process takes time and the resulting scar should be greatly improved when compared to the present appearance. Your physician should guide you through this process. A revision of the scar is always an option if you believe the result is not ideal. Remember that the healing and scar maturation can take several months.

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