After removing a lesion, proper care is very important to maintain clean and healthy skin. Especially, meticulous attention is needed to prevent scars or pigmentation. Today, we will look in detail at management methods that help skin regeneration and minimize side effects after lesion removal.
Regenerative Tape, Why Should You Apply It?
When a lesion is removed, a small wound forms on the skin. At this time, the dermatology clinic applies regenerative tape, which acts like an artificial skin. It helps protect the wound area from external stimuli and absorbs exudate from the wound, creating an optimal environment for skin regeneration.
Regenerative Tape, How Do You Use It?
For the first day or two, the regenerative tape may swell up white as exudate accumulates. This is a natural phenomenon, so there is no need to worry. Generally, it is recommended to keep it on for 5 to 7 days. In some cases, it may be kept on longer depending on the skin condition. Over time, the swollen white area will subside and return to its normal skin color.
However, if too much exudate flows out or the tape swells too severely, it is advisable to replace it with a new tape.
Daily Life Guide After Lesion Removal
Most daily activities are possible after lesion removal. Please refer to the following:
- Face Washing and Showering: Light face washing or showering is possible, but it is best to avoid activities such as long baths or swimming.
- Makeup: Makeup can be applied immediately, but care should be taken not to rub the wound area too hard.
- Skin Redness: After lesion removal, the skin may become slightly red during the regeneration process as new skin grows.
Preventing Recurrence and Pigmentation
After removing a lesion, new lesion cells may emerge from the root of the lesion or pigmentation may occur after 1 to 3 weeks. Retreatment is usually performed after one month.
If the root of the lesion is shallow, it may disappear in one go, but if the root is deep, repeated treatments may be necessary.
After removing the regenerative tape, using regenerative cream or moisturizing cream helps prevent the skin from drying out. Also, it is important to always apply sunscreen when going out to prevent pigmentation.
Things to Avoid
After lesion removal, you should avoid several activities that can hinder skin recovery and cause side effects.
It is advisable to avoid jjimjilbangs (Korean saunas), saunas, alcohol, and smoking for about a week.
So far, we have looked at management methods to maintain clean skin without scars after lesion removal. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the clinic.