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I had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

The strips fall off: The strips(plasters) will fall off themselves in 5-6 days. This area of skin(face) heals faster than other skin areas of your body.

Answered 6/28/2018

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A member asked:

I had a mole removed on my face and got stitches. do i have yo replace the plasters at some point? or do i leave them until they fall off themselves? i also received a ointment to put on top of the plaster.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sewa Legha answered

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