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Stitches were removed yest on lower back from a mole removal. steri strips are now holding incision area.. a bit of bleeding occuring. is this normal?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck
Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 44 years experience
Yes it is: yes it is, avoid stretching, and follow your surgeon instructions,keep you incision cream
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Dr. Diane Minich
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