Wellness

[AngelPuppy1]

I recently had to get biopises of a spot on my nose and scalp and cryo of a spot on my cheek!  Yikes -- I look so horrible!

It's been 7 days and while they look like they are starting to heal, it seems like this will be slow going and take a long time to totally heal and the scars clear up.  I have not heard the results yet but I am hoping that there is nothing further that needs to be done.

My questions is -- anybody who has had these things done, what has been your experience(s)?

Thank you! 

[LTT1]

@AngelPuppy1 

Many years ago.

But can you call them and tell them it looks like it will take a long time and what can you do?

Did they give you anything yo put on it to help it heal? 🤷🏼‍♀️ 

[brandiwine]

I've had this done and I use argan oil on the spots.  Works great and I heals up pretty fast.  Just remember, having a scar is better than having cancer.  I hope your results come back negative.  

[smoochy]

two weeks for biopsy results, about four weeks for full healing. Don't put anything on the wounds that your doctor has not approved. 

[BirkiLady]

I also had six pre-cancerous spot removed from my forehead about three weeks ago. Yes, it still looks strange. And I'm simply keeping it very clean and sanitary (no make-up) during the day by I'm using Cetaphil (my moisturizer) after bathing to keep the skin hydrated and help restore the sun damaged skin spots which I slather all over. I love that stuff!

Best wishes on a healthy recovery and results from the labs. I assume your areas are beginning to fade or grow smaller with time? Mine are lessening in appearance so I'm confident they will eventually go away completely. I do believe in using the moisturizing to help heal the skin and tissue beneath.

[Kachina624]

I've had Mohs surgery twice to remove sizable skin cancers.  Both times the surgeon recommended applying plain Vaseline to the scars to speed up healing.

[heart of savino]

I had a biopsy  for a spot on the bridge of the nose.

it took around 4 months for the  redness to finally go away.

i was really depressed because I thought it would never go

away especially on the nose area.I used face touch up

when ever I left the house. horrible experience....

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Many, many years ago I had some facial moles removed at the dermatologist's office.  They used a punch type tool. They were sent out for testing and all came back negative, but the waiting seems to take forever. I had some small stitches on my face. Once everything healed, the doctor put me on full strength RetinA/Tretinoin to prevent scarring. Today I have to think about where the moles once were.  My face looks like it's always been this way.  Stay positive that you'll get good results.

[kindred cats]

My DH has had numerous spots removed from head, face, nose, ears, etc.

Looks bad for a few days, but remarkably, he does not scar and you can't even tell.

He's very fair complected.  He doesn't put anything on the wounds either.  It's uncanny to me. 

[AngelPuppy1]

@LTT1 

They told me to use aquaphor for the first few days, which I did.  After that, nothing.  Just wash with mild soap.  Thanks!