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What Causes Swelling Around A Mole Removal Site?
I had a mole removed in 2008 from my calf and the scar is quite wide. I was told at the time that my mole wasn t cancerous but also wasn t benign. I have noticed slight swelling around my scar (which is 8/9 years old) and it feels really bruised. There is bruising around and through it now too. Is this something to be concerned about? Thank you.
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Hello,
The area of excision, healing time are issues best discussed with your chosen surgeon. In general terms, healing takes a few weeks. Swelling is one of the stages of the healing process as a result of a cut or excision. So there is nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
The area of excision, healing time are issues best discussed with your chosen surgeon. In general terms, healing takes a few weeks. Swelling is one of the stages of the healing process as a result of a cut or excision. So there is nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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