How to care for the wound after laser mole treatment to prevent scarring

How to care for wounds after laser mole treatment to avoid scarring and fade dark spots faster.

Moles are caused by melanocytes located in the epidermis.

They tend to occur more often in white people than in black people. They are usually harmless, but there is a chance that moles can develop into skin cancer called melanoma, so some people choose to have them removed with laser. To reduce this risk and increase self-confidence in your body and face, here are some tips on how to care for your wound after laser mole removal, which will help prevent future scarring.

Whether it is moles, freckles, melasma, or skin tags, if properly cared for after treatment, it can be said that 99% of cases will not leave scars after treatment. You can feel comfortable.

Avoid outdoor activities

Avoid outdoor activities or direct sunlight for at least 2 weeks because UV rays in sunlight can cause melanin pigment to darken the scar. This makes healing more difficult than before. In particular, applying sunscreen with a high SPF to protect the skin from the sun can cause dark circles.

Use scar cream

Once the wound begins to dry, you should use scar cream regularly every day. Choosing a good scar cream should act as a thin film covering the skin, allowing air to pass through. This includes preventing dirt or chemicals from penetrating the upper layer of the skin and containing substances that help prevent bacteria from growing, including not irritating the skin or reacting to the wound.

Wound care is equally important, especially scar treatment. Do not apply when the wound is still fresh.

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Avoid touching the wound area.

Do not touch, rub, massage or scratch the skin vigorously. Because our hands contain a lot of germs and dirt. It can cause pus or make the wound wider. It can also cause the wound to become inflamed or heal more slowly than before. When the wound dries and begins to scab, the wound must be left to fall off on its own. Do not scratch to make the scab fall off faster.

Do not touch water after laser is finished

Do not let the wound come into contact with water for the first 24 hours after laser treatment. If the wound is newly wet, it may cause a stinging sensation and the wound will dry more slowly than usual. The wound should be treated twice a day, using cotton wool soaked in saline to clean the wound. And apply the medicine prescribed by the doctor to prevent inflammation and infection for about 7 days, using a gentle patting method. Do not rub back and forth. This can cause the cotton to rub against the wound and cause inflammation.

Avoid makeup until the wound is completely dry.

For facial laser treatment, it is recommended to avoid using cosmetics on the laser treated area until the wound has healed. Usually, the wound will start to heal after 1 month or more. During this time, if the wound is dry, not red and swollen, you can start washing your face with a cleanser, applying moisturizer and sunscreen regularly every day. Therefore, you can start applying makeup as usual.

Moles, spots or skin tags that grow on the body or face, although most are harmless to the body. But if there are many or depending on the unwanted location, it can make many people lose confidence.

Apply moisturizer to increase moisture.

When the wound begins to dry until it leaves a scar, in addition to applying scar cream, you should also apply moisturizer to increase moisture. Because the skin has undergone laser treatment is quite dry. Increasing moisture will help your skin become less dry and reduce itching due to dryness. Avoid contact with water in the laser treatment area for at least 24 - 48 hours. Apply antibiotic ointment or Vaseline as recommended by your doctor. Do not rub or scratch the laser treatment area. The wound usually peels off on its own within 7 - 14 days after the scab falls off. Apply sunscreen regularly and avoid sunlight for at least 2 weeks because it can cause dark spots.

Laser wound care after mole removal is not much different from other lasers. Because it focuses on cleanliness and moisturizing the skin to avoid dryness. This includes using scar fading cream regularly until the wound fades. This way, the scar will be easily reduced.

Article with professional advice from the team of cosmetic doctors of La Ratio Cosmetic Institute and Thanh Tuyen Dermatology Cosmetic Clinic

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