Aftercare mole removal laser, the healing process is important to prevent scarring and lower pigmentation.
Dermatologist uses a laser(CO2) to burn the moles elaborately. This make thin scars because the skin peels thinly. It turns red, bleeds, scabs, and this process lasts for weeks. And the deep root is also thin removed with a laser. The reason is that if the depth is removed at once, the scar can be recessed. You may need another appointment six weeks later to completely remove the deep mole.
If the wound is severe, the brown mole can cause pigmentation. You can find out how to take care of it at home without pigmentation by reading below.
After treatment for first day
Avoid heat/pressure: sauna, hot tub, facial care, etc.
No drink alcohol for 24hrs.
3 ways to prevent reduce scars, pigmentation
1. Attach the Hydrocolloid dressing for about a week.
DuoDERM Hydrocolloid dressing Extra Thin CGF Dressings
Hydrocolloid dressing is also helpful to keep your scar clean and moisturized. If the area is still healing, keep it protected and use DuoDERM Hydrocolloid dressing.
As a result, It makes to help flatten and smooth out the surface Once your skin has healed. Because it helps to regenerate quickly and can create the original skin color.
Depending on the skin wound, the regenerating speed varies if you attach it on for 3 days or 1 week. Without Hydrocolloid dressing, the wound may dry out, resulting in blood and discharge, scabs, and wounds.
When should I change hydrocolloid dressing?
It is important to replace it at the right time. If the patch looks too wet or too white, change it. On the first day to second day, Hydrocolloid dressing patch change white or too wet because of discharge from wound. In this case, need to attach new a hydrocolloid dressing larger than the wound.
How long do you keep Hydrocolloid dressing on after mole removal?
It is recommended to keep it on for at least three days and to use Hydrocolloid dressing for a week. It varies from case to case, but if the root of the mole is thin, it is recommended to use it for up to three days, and if the root of the mole is deep, it is recommended to use it for a week.
Why can’t I use it for more than a week?
Using Hydrocolloid dressing for more than a week will hinder to regenerate speed. In addition, contact dermatitis may occur and if itchy after use, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately. It is important to act quickly, as it may be an allergic reaction to it.
How to know if the roots of the mole are deep or thin
The way we can know is that we can usually attach them for about three days and check the wound when the Hydrocolloid dressing is removed. If there is no wound, and it is skin-colored, it is better to remove it, and if the wound color is brown or oozing discharge from the wound, it is better to attach more.
How can I wash face?
MANYO FACTORY Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam
Care Touch Alcohol Prep
DuoDERM Hydrocolloid dressing Extra Thin sticks well, so it doesn’t fall off your face even when you wash your face. Wash your face gently with a foam.
Don’t use the shower head too strong on your face. If the hydrocolloid dressing is dropped, clean it with tap water and stick new hydrocolloid dressing.
After that, if you don’t like the sticky feeling on your face, wipe off the area around it with an alcohol pad. Do not wipe the wound directly with an alcohol prep pad. It takes a long time for the wound to heal.
And MANYO FACTORY Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam makes easy, a lot of foam. And there is no dryness after use.
2. What should I do when I need to put on makeup?
3M Micropore Surgical Tape Tan
3M Micropore Surgical Tape takes aftercare of mole removal by keeping it clean and moist when applying makeup.
It is recommended to use 3M Micropore Surgical tape when there is no more discharge from wounds. The 3M Micropore Surgical skin color tape is thin and waterproof, making the makeup look less messy. In addition, cosmetics such as foundation help prevent from touching the wound.
However, I don’t recommend it if you have a scab. This is also because it is a product with adhesion, so the scab may fall off.
How to use
Cut a 3M Micropore Surgical tape to a size larger than the treat area and attach it to the skin.
How to remove makeup
After removing eye and lip makeup, And cleansing water is recommended to remove makeup for sensitive skin. Use a cotton pad to gently wipe off your makeup with cotton pads.
3. How to care of your skin after removing the hydrocolloid dressing
Apply a moisturizer containing ceramide
Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream
It takes six weeks to recover from the wound after using the Hydrocolloid dressing. It is important to apply a moisturizer containing ceramide well to help regenerate the redness, skin (thin skin), and the tape a week later.
The basis for wound recovery is moisturization. Use a skin protective Dr. Jart Ceramidin Cream to prevent dry skin.
Use a hat, mask or Apply sunscreen
DRIONO Wide Brim Sun Hat
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
Aftercare mole removal laser is also important to use a hat or mask or apply sunscreen well if you do outdoor activities after the procedure. Sunscreen can help prevent scars from darkening and making them more noticeable. Sunscreen is always a hot topic cosmetics. Also, it’s good to apply vitamin C ampule or take vitamin C.
Summary
- Keep it clean and avoid scratching moles removal area.
- Replace the DuoDERM Hydrocolloid dressing patch at the right time (not too dry and not too much wet).
- Moisturizing is important for wound healing.
- Follow up within one week of the treatment to ensure proper healing.
- Must apply sunblock to prevent sun damage to the delicate treated area (Apply sunblock on top of the patch)
Reference Photo by Misha Voguel, by Anna Nekrashevich from Pexels
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