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When Can I Apply Makeup (Concealer/foundation) to my Skin After my Stitches Were Removed from Mole Removal? And Should I?

RSMember2319Aug 29, 2013
I recently had a mole removed from my chin, there was an excision made and I had my stitches removed 8 days ago. Ill be going back to work soon and I don't want my coworkers to see a redish area with a visible line where the skin was stitched up. I want to cover it up without using a bandage. But I want it all to be safe for that skin area. So when can I apply makeup. Your advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you.

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Answered on Aug 30, 2013
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