How to remove moles leaving concave scars?

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Removing moles that leave indented scars should be treated under the guidance of dermatologists and skin care professionals. Usually, depending on the scar condition, you may be recommended to use different treatments such as silicone gel sheets, laser treatment, injections,...

1. Does mole removal leave scars?

Mole removal will leave scars or not depends on the size and depth of the mole. In the first few days after removing the mole, the wound will heal gradually. Scars are the body's natural response to damage that penetrates the deeper layers of the skin. Collagen will be produced to heal the skin that has been removed from the mole.
Collagen is the main component in connective tissues, including connective tissues in the skin. At the wound site, the collagen layer is usually thicker and denser than normal skin. About 2 - 4 weeks after mole removal, when healthy tissue has started to accumulate, the mole area may look rough, red and hard for 1 - 2 months after removal, but it will become less red and flatten over time. time and may form concave scars.
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2. How long does it take to heal after a mole removal scar?

How long does it take for a scar to heal after mole removal depends on the type of mole removal procedure, specifically:
Mole shaving : Mole shaving is one of the most popular mole removal techniques, it can make the skin slightly red. Over a period of time, there is usually little scarring. Mole removal surgery: When a mole is large enough, usually larger than 8 mm in diameter, the layer of fat underneath the skin needs to be cut to remove the mole completely. After excision, the skin will be sutured. Laser mole removal: This method is more effective for shallow moles and does not always leave a scar. Radiofrequency mole removal: This is the technique that is least likely to cause scarring.

After removing the mole, the skin needs to go through three stages to heal the scar:
Inflammatory phase: The inflammatory phase begins about 12 hours after the procedure and lasts for about 5 days. Proliferative phase: Parallel to the inflammatory phase, this phase begins within about 24 hours of mole removal and lasts for about 7 days. Adult Stage: This final stage can continue for up to a year after surgery. Doctors usually remove the thread within 1-2 weeks after mole removal surgery. The full recovery time for mole removal surgery is usually around 4 weeks. On average, the body will continue to work to reshape the scar for at least 1 year.

3. How to remove moles without leaving scars?

Good wound care after mole removal can help minimize scarring. Depending on the mole removal technique, different wound care is applied to avoid scar formation. Usually, keeping the wound moist after mole removal is essential and can help the wound heal up to 50% faster. In general, the wound should be kept clean, bandaged, and moisturized with products such as Vaseline or Aquaphor, gently massaged twice a day for two to three minutes each time. Bandages should be changed 1-2 times/day.
You should not apply alcohol to the wound after removing the mole because it can interfere with the healing process. Once the wound has healed, you should massage gently to increase blood flow to the wound area, promote healing, and reduce skin stiffness.
After the bandage has expired, you should continue to take care of the wound, especially avoiding the sun to limit the risk of scar formation. When going out, you should wear sunscreen and use sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun's rays for at least 1 year.

4. How to remove moles leaving concave scars?

How to remove moles leaving concave scars? Get a lot of attention. As recommended by experts, the treatment of scars after mole removal should be performed by a dermatologist. Typically, scars will be healed with:
Silicone gel sheets such as Cica-Care Silicone Gel patches Polyurethane wound dressings Laser treatment Injections Pressing Surgery Some doctors may recommend medication to treat scars ointments or creams containing vitamin E for the purpose of moisturizing the scar tissue to keep the skin soft and flexible.

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Reference sources: thehealthy.com, medicalnewstoday.com