Mole Removal

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• After the removal, keep the wounded area raised above the level of your heart, if possible. This will ease pain and swelling and promote healing.
• Keep the wound and bandage clean and dry for 24 hours.
• If the bandage gets wet, unwrap it slowly and carefully. If it sticks, use warm water to gently loosen it. Pat the area dry with a clean towel before applying a new bandage.
• Clean the wound gently 2 to 3 times a day with a cotton swab dipped in a mixture of half water and half hydrogen peroxide.
• Do not go swimming or soak the wound. If the wound is on your arm, do not wash dishes.

Call Your Doctor If...

• You develop a high temperature.
• Blood soaks through the dressing.
• Pain and swelling in the injured area gets worse.
• You develop numbness or swelling below the area of the wound.
• You notice redness, swelling, pus, a bad smell, or red streaks coming from the wound. These are signs of infection.