Many pigmented moles and swellings that grow in hidden places or can be removed by laser are fine, but once they grow in conspicuous places or swellings that need to be removed, then we have to choose surgery to remove them. How should we take care of them after surgical excision? Pre-operative preparation of body surface swelling and scar removal Before surgery, please make sure you are in good health. Stop taking steroids and aspirin one week before surgery. If there are foci of infection such as folliculitis and acute inflammation around the surgical site, it is recommended to suspend the surgery. There will be pain and wounds present after surgery, so please arrange important social activities for a short period of time. For general anesthesia, you should abstain from food and water for 6 hours and 4 hours before surgery. Female patients should avoid menstruation. Do not smoke or drink on the day of surgery, and pay attention to oral and facial cleanliness. After surgery, the hospital will prepare for you: gauze, cotton swabs, saline (according to the actual situation). If you are worried about post-operative pain and scarring, you can bring some painkillers, anti-scar ointment, anti-inflammatory medication, etc. when you leave the hospital. There will be a certain degree of pain and scarring for a period of time after surgery, which will continue to improve with time, so please do not worry. However, during this period, you need to pay attention to your diet, regular work and rest, and maintain a happy mood, which is conducive to post-operative recovery. The day after the surgery Do not get water on the wound before the stitches are removed, do not get water, do not get water, say the important thing three times, if you accidentally get water, wipe with alcohol as soon as possible; do not rub. If the wrapped gauze comes off, it can be left untreated and exposed. You can also use alcohol wipe, and then paste the band-aid to protect, it is recommended to choose breathable band-aid. It may be painful on the day of surgery or the 1st postoperative day. If necessary, take painkillers at bedtime and antimicrobials according to medical advice. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, fish, shrimp and spicy food for 3 days after surgery. Day 7 The suture removal time varies for different parts of the surgery: head and face are generally removed in 5-7 days, neck and chest in 7-10 days, and limb surgery in 10-14 days. Some surgeries require intermittent suture removal (i.e. you need to remove the entire wound suture 2-3 times), please follow the doctor’s instructions for the specific suture removal time. Day 9 After the 2nd day of stitch removal, anti-scar ointment can be applied as needed for about 3 months to prevent scarring. Comprehensive treatment of incisional scarring is performed as appropriate. 1 month Please contact the doctor for follow-up after 1 month and after 6 months. Please note the following special cases after surgery: 1. Mild swelling, purple and bruising in the postoperative area are normal and most of them can gradually subside in 1-2 weeks. If you find bruising or increased pain or bleeding, please contact the doctor immediately to visit the hospital. 2. It is possible that some of the subcutaneous stitches may be discharged from the body after the operation, so there is no need to be nervous. 3. The local dressing used after the grinding procedure should fall off naturally, avoid forcibly tearing it off. After the dressing is removed, avoid local exposure to the sun for 3 months. 4. If the wound becomes red and swollen with pain and fluctuating sensation, please contact the doctor to visit the hospital. Generally, the surgical marks of the wound will gradually fade away in 3-6 months after the operation. If problems occur in the middle, please contact your attending doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for regular follow-up. We would like to advise you that whether you choose laser removal or surgical excision, the consequences can be quite serious if not handled properly. If not removed cleanly, the risk of stimulating melanocytes and contributing to cancer is quite high. Therefore, we must choose a professional doctor in a regular hospital to carry out treatment, the right choice is the guarantee of our beauty.