Mole question (not the animal)?

Question

I had a mole burned off today. They injected the area with Novacaine and then cut it and burned it. I forgot to ask the doctor a few questions.

Am I supposed to keep the bandaid on or is it not a neccessity? When should I remove it?
I was also wondering if the soreness on my thighs and buttocks are from the novacaine? The mole was on my chest area.

Answer 1

The only reason you have the band-aid on is that the cauterized
area may ooze a little. I would take it off tomorrow and have a look. If it's not oozing or raw looking, and the wound is completely closed, there's no need for the band-aid. Be careful when showering, I wouldn't scrub that area. You just want to make sure nothing disturbs the healing process. I would change the band-aid daily if oozing. As far as the sorenesss, I don't think it's from the lidocaine (probably what they used). It wouldn't travel that far and there wasn't enough for it to cause a problem even if it could. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

I had the same thing done to a mole on my scalp, they didn't put a band aid on it because it wouldn't have stuck coz of my hair. It just scabbed over and eventually the scab fell off. So i would say that the plaster could be removed, but you may as well leave it on for a few days to protect it. It might be painful,also it will stop any infection getting in. The soreness in you buttocks etc could be muscle pain if you were tensing a lot during the removal??

Answer 3

Do whatever with the bandaid - now this is no longer a mole, it is like a regular minor abrasion. (I remembered to ask. lol) Let it heal and don't disturb it if you want avoid scarring.

I don't know about the buttocks related to novocaine. More likely, you were scared to death during this minor procedure, this is why your buttocks got tired.

Answer 4

I'd suggest you call your doctor's office and ask them those questions.