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4 raised moles removed by tangential excision.been told not to shower for 48h, once bandaids are removed how often should i replace them & how often?
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Daily or if soiled: If your bandages get wet, or drainage makes them soiled, please change them. At a minimum change them daily. Be well.
Answered 2/28/2015
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