Hi nadine, yh I was told to do that too but it really hurt so I called the nurse again n she caled me n n just took it all off. I was worried it would leave scars too but they have gone now, I left it a few days then I started puttin bio oil over them, the scabs came off and left scars but after using the bio oil everyday they have completly disappeard now, as long as u dnt get the bio oil in or near ur scars u should b fine xx