Do I still need to avoid certain foods after suture removal following mole excision?

After suture removal following mole excision, patients should still maintain dietary restrictions. Mole removal surgery causes skin damage, and even after stitches are removed, the wound may not be fully healed. Consuming certain foods without restriction could irritate the skin, potentially leading to wound infection, impaired healing, or scar formation after recovery.

Patients are advised to avoid spicy and irritating foods during recovery, as these can stimulate the skin and mucous membranes and, in severe cases, trigger allergic skin reactions. Seafood should also be avoided because the skin tissue has not yet completely healed, and consuming seafood may lead to pus formation at the surgical site. Generally, dietary precautions should be maintained for about half a month after suture removal, allowing sufficient time for skin tissue to gradually recover. Once the skin is fully healed, patients can resume their normal diet.

Additionally, after suture removal, it's important to protect the treated area from sun exposure when going outdoors. Patients should also consume plenty of fruits and vegetables to ensure adequate vitamin intake, supporting skin recovery.