Can a Mole Be Removed Without Leaving a Scar?

What can I expect in terms of scars after mole removal? Is it possible to do it with no scars whatsoever?

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Cancer After Superficial Mole Removal?

I had a non-cancerous mole removed by laser. The mole was quite deep so not all of the mole was removed. What happens if the little bit of mole left...

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Scars to Expect from Mole Removal?

I am getting about 10 moles removed from my face. I have made an appointment with a general surgeon and am very anxious about scarring. I am not sure...

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Some Pigment Left Behind After Mole Biopsy

I had a mole biopsied 4 years ago. The results came back that it was benign. It was a sort of shave biopsy on a flat mole and there is a little bit of...

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Mole Removal Options?

I have a raised mole on my back that has become irritated and red. I do not have insurance, but want to get it removed. I saw 'do it yourself' kits on...

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How to Fade a Red Mark After Mole Removal?

I removed a mole by myself by using an apple cider vinegar method. To cut the long story short, this method made the mole go away by just burning the...

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Dark Spot in the Middle of my Mole Biopsy Site

I had a shave biopsy to my lower back 4 days ago! Ever since then I have had a dark brown spot in the middle of my biopsy site! What does this mean?

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Red Marks After Mole Removal

I've had freckles and moles removed with a product called "Wart & Mole Vanish." It worked, but I have been left with red marks on...

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Dark Pigmentation Remaining After Mole Removal, WIll It Lighten?

I've had a mole removed only two days ago, and aside from parts of it that are slightly scabby there is dark pigmentation left over in the shape...

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Mole Recurrence

If a mole is removed by shaving it off, can it recur to look worse than the original mole was (e.g. more patchy or more raised)? or would the...

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Mole Removal - Can I Get Radio Surgery?

I am wondering why it seems that plastic surgeons do not use the method of radio surgery for mole removal? Or maybe some do? I understand there is...

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Remaining Mole After Punch Biopsy - Can It Turn Cancerous?

Hello. The punch biopsy removed a small peice of the mole and left the rest behind. The report on the biopsy says: "There are solitary and nested...

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Mederma for Post-Mole Removal Scars?

I used a natural mole remover called Dermatend on my leg and was left with flat, red scars.does Mederma help with this type of scar and will mederma...

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Recommended Post-op Care After Mole Removal?

I had a mole shaved on my face about a week ago. I have since been using hydrogen peroxide + neosporin + band aid on it but it hasn't yet formed a...

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What is the Best Way to Remove Pigmentation After Laser Mole Removal?

I had a number of moles removed 3 months ago from my face. These where raised moles and had some pale brown pigmentation in them. After Laser removal...

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Post Mole Removal: Purple/Black Spot Inside Red Healed Wound

Hi. 4 weeks ago I got rid of a flat mole on the middle of my cheek with a few stitches. The stitches were removed 3 weeks ago and I now have a small...

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What is Healing Time for Mole Removal Scars & Holes?

I had a mole removed on my cheek by a shave removal 12 weeks ago which left me with a round hole the size of a pencil eraser that has filled in some....

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Mole Removal - Will I Get a Scar? How Can I Prevent It or Make It Less Noticeable?

I used to have a raised mole on my nose, right next to my eye. I had it removed almost a week ago. The doctor cut it off and then used a laser to...

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Bleaching Cream for Post-Mole Removal Scars?

I used a natural mole removal called Dermatend about ten months ago and was left with flat, red scars. Will a bleaching cream help to turn the scar...

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Flat Red Scars from Natural Mole Removal (Dermatend)?

In March of 2010 I used a natural mole remover called Dermatend. I used it on three moles on my leg.Ten months later and I am STILL left with three...

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My Husband Had Moles Removed and the Severe on Shows Lesion Close to a Letral Inked Edge

He had 4 shave biopsy's of moles, 2 came back mild, 1 moderate and 1 severe. Had severe one removed thursday - diagnois on original biopsy states...

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How Long After First Mole Excision Should I Wait Before Having Second Surgery?

Its been abt 6 months since 1st serial excision of pigmented mole.Is it advisable to undergo the second serial excision now looking at the raised...

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Suture Indents - Looks Like A Dogs Ear After Excision

I had 2 mole excisions done a about 2 1/2 months ago. One was on my nose and the small mole was under the skin. I did not know what it was until...

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Redness After Mole Removal

I had 3 cauterized moles removed last november. Ive done about 5 sessions of laser treatment, but its still red. Im getting laser treatment from 2...

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Post Shaven Mole Biosopy: Healing Edges of the Site Are Brown - Should I be Concerned?

Recent shave mole biosopy.. with the healing the edges of the site are brown? not the middele, and the pathology test came back saying it was a...

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Dermatologist Removed Fatty Tissue During Mole Removal

This is in continuation to my erlier q about whether i should get stitches since there is a depression now where the mole was because, according to...

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Upper Eyelid Skin Pulling Towards Flap After Large Mole Removal. Will This Resolve?

The large mole was between inner corner of my left eye and bridge of my nose. Plastic surgeon said this was least amt of tension he could use to close...

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Bump on Mole Excision Scar? (photo)

I had a mildly atypical mole completely excised. It's been over a month and the scar healed nicely but in the last week a small bump with a dark...

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Black Dot Appeared After Mole Removal

About a month ago a dermatologist removed a colorless raised mole from my back, with a scalpel, when I requested. The mole was benign. Now a flat...

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Nevus Shaved 2 Months Ago, Will The Indentation and Brown Color Fade With Time?

In 1994, I had all of a nevus's (on face) color removed via numerous laser treatments. 2 mos. ago, I had the raised (now colorless) portion of the...

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Will Mederma Help Fade Scars Left from IPL used to Remove Moles?

I got IPL done on some sun spots/moles and I was told to put Mederma on the places where the scab falls off and the skin underneath is pink. After...

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Is a Punch Biopsy Enough for Atypical Moles?

I had a few shave biopsies done 2 weeks ago. Two came back with mild atypia. The PA said they would do a punch biopsy to get the rest out. I asked if...

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Early Scar Normal (1 1/2 Weeks After Mole Removal)? Or Hypertonic/keloid?

Early Scar Normal (1 1/2 Weeks After Mole Removal)? Or Hypertonic/keloid?

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My Mole Removal Scar is Purple/black, Should I Worry?

I had a mole removed on my leg about a month and a half ago, and the scar hasn't subsided. It's still a very deep purple/black. The results...

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Does This Mole Look Be to Melanoma or Dysplastic Nevus? (photo)

My brother recently informed me he developed a new tiny mole (the size of a sesame seed) 1 month ago and he is wondering if it looks like melanoma or...

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Mole Removal Scar on Upper Arm

5 months ago I had a small mole removed on my upper arm. It has turned red and is healing very slowly. My doctor injected it with a steroid thinking...

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What Are The Best Aftercare Practices Post Mole Removal?

I have just had quite a few moles removed from my back and trunk (maybe about 25?. They were seen by a dermatologist who felt there was nothing to...

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Is a Punch Biopsy Enough for a Dysplastic Nervus with Moderate Atypia?

I had a punch biopsy done to remove a mole from my leg. The diagnosis was: "lentiginous junctional dysplastic nervus with moderate atypia,...

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Healing Scar Not Looking Right?

I had a benign mole removed on my right cheek about a month ago that left a 2 cm scar. The actual scar is still dark and I've been using sunscreen...

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Black Scar After Mole Removal, Should I Worry?

I had a mole removed 3 days ago and because it was a raised mole, it had to be removed by stitches. A day after i got the stitches out, i noticed a...

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Can the Use of Apple Cider Vinegar Effect the Pathology of a Biopsied Mole?

I used apple cider vinegar on what i thought looked like a small mole on my thigh-stupid,i know! it irritated it,and changed the appearance so that my...

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Asymmetrical Eyebrows After Mole Removal

I have uneven eyebrows from a mole removal from my left brow it changed the shape of the eyebrows I feel as if my eyebrows are unsymettrical both from...

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Shaved Dark Freckle

Hi there, I accidentally shaved a 1mm dark brown mole from the back of my leg and the skin has now healed but I can still see a little shadow of the...

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Nevus Mole Raised After Shaving.

Raised nevus mole shaved 1 1/2 weeks ago. Had no color as pigment removed via laser years ago. Area clearly shaved as I cannot see any resmaining...

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How Long Should Facial Stitches Be Left In?

I just had a mole excised by a plastic surgeon today, and the nurse scheduled the appointment for the stitches to be removed in 12 days. Is 12 days...

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Should I Get Stitches for an Already Removed Mole?

I have had a skin color mole on my face (on the smile line) under my nose and above my lip Acquired mole in 2003 so I had it for 7years.I got it...

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I Have a Dark Reddish Ring Around Where Mole Was Removed on my Nose. is This Permanent?

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Will a Melanoma Grow Back from Shave Biopsy?

If a shave biopsy on a mole was done, and it happened to be melanoma but was misdiagnosed as benign, would the melanoma grow back in the biopsy site?

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What Pain Should I Expect After Having a Mole Removed?

I had a mole removed 2 days ago. and in a bit of pain. it was taken off from the bottom of my neck. since i has been removed i have a spot type of...

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Concerns After Mole Removal? Non-malignant

I had a mole removed from my shoulder a few (3-4) months ago because of concerns about skin cancer. Originally it healed into a slightly sunken...

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Why Do my Moles Keep Reccuring?

I have had 5 moles removed over the past 5 years because I thought they were changing. They all came back benign. However, 4 out of the 5 moles have...

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Puffy Lower Lid After Mole Removal a Year Ago

I had a mole removed by laser a year ago by an Oculoplastic surgeon. I had a couple of stitches. It healed well and the rim is nice and straight,...

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Are Acne Scars Basically the Same As Post-Mole Removal Scars?

I used a natural mole remover called Dermatend and was left with flat, red scars. It has been about 10 months now. Would I be able to get rid of these...

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What Should I Do After I Cut a Mole Off?

I cut a mole off of my forarm and need some advice. It was just a little bigger than a marble. It was skin colored and did not have a very big base to...

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How to Remove Black Spot After a Mole Was Removed? Why Did It Appear? I Applied Derma Tend Cream for a Mole Removal.

How to Remove Black Spot After a Mole was Removed? Why Did It Appear? i applied derma tend cream for a mole removal.now my question is how can i...

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Can I Do Something About Uneven Eyebrows After Mole Removal?

So i have had a mole removed from over my left eyebrow 5 years ago. and it changed the way my eyebrows looked it made it worse that before. I know...

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What Treatments Will Address Red Scars After Shaving Moles?

Hello, About three months ago I had a couple moles removed from my stomach via the shaving method (i.e., no stitches). I'm hoping to minimize the...

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How to Remove Black Spot After a Mole was Removed? Why Did It Appear? (photo)

I applied derma tend cream for a mole removal.i had a mole beneath my nose and up to lips.mole fell off it.but now the dark black spot appeared.please...

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Shave Biopsy for Mole 3mm Did Not Sent out to Lab . Stated It Was Read "In House". What Now?

Shave biopsy for mole 3mm on right thigh on 2/2 -(Many of my "freckles" appear similar as cousins) PA did not sent out to lab . Stated it...

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How Soon Can I Wear Makeup over a Raised Mole I Had Shaved off of my Chin?

How Soon Can I Wear Makeup over a Raised Mole I Had Shaved off of my Chin?

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Crescent of Mole Left After Scraping, What Will this Look Like When it Heals? Will it Grow Back?

I just got a small, portruding mole above my upper lip scraped off by my dermatologist a few days ago and I just noticed that it appears a...

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I Am Afraid a Stitch Was Left in my Daughters Face from a Mole Removal. There is Now a Painful Lump. How To Tell?

My daughter had a mole removed from the side of her face and now there is a large raised (and she says painful) lump. Could that be a stitch left?

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Black/dark Brown Spot in Mole Biopsy Wound?

I had a biopsy of a mole taken earlier this week and now there is a black/dark brown spot in the wound. Could this be because the doctor didn't...

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Had Mole Cut Out, Was Changing into Melanoma; It Grew Back Year Later, Need Surgery So Does It Mean the Roots Has Melanoma?

Had Mole Cut Out, Was Changing into Melanoma; It Grew Back Year Later, Need Surgery So Does It Mean the Roots Has Melanoma?

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Mole Removal Scar Revision? (photo)

About five months ago, I had a mole removed from my buttocks via the punch biopsy method. The dermatologist sewed up my would with non dissolvable...

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How Long Will my Scar Be Red/purple and Itchy For After Mole Removal?

I had two moles removed off of my head in early December. One on the back of my head and one on my right sideburn. Both were benign, but the scars are...

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How Long Should It Take to Heal Moles Removed from my Back with a Pen Like Laser?

! week after he used VBeam to help with redness. 

Is It Normal to Have a Sunken Area After Mole is Excised/Removed?

Atypical-Severe mole was removed from the center of my back (shoulder blades) on Feb. 16. It was located to the right of my spine, so the incission...

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Painful Bump After Mole Shaved On Abdomen Over 1.5 Months Ago. Got Infected, Left a Pink Scar, Now A Painful Mass?

The mole was located on my abdomen and approximately 12 mm in diameter. Biopsy results were negative and I followed wound care instructions provided...

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How Long Until the Redness Goes Away After Mole Removal?

Hello!! I was wondering if after shaving a scar after mole removal will doing anything bad? I've been putting poly on it and seems to be working...

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I Had a Mole Removed and It Had Veins What Does That Mean

It was black had gotten bigger and black

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What Type of Scar Should I Expect if I'm Having a Mole Removed from my Chin?

What is the next step/procedure after mole removal in getting the skin to appear scarless?

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Hello Everyone, I Recently Had 3 Moles Laser Removed from my Face, Is the Redness Normal After 1 Week?

1 of my moles was flat and 2 were slightly raised. It is a week since i had these done, and i wanted to know how it is supposed to look now? as mine...

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When Can I Apply Makeup to a Shave Excised Mole?

My mole was shave excised and cauterized about one week ago and has yet to scab up. I've been cleaning the site with Bactine disinfecting spray,...

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Brown Spot After Mole Removal. Will it Fade? (photo)

I'm a 21 year old Asian male. I had a raised mole (0.4cm in size) near my eye removed (cauterize method) by a cosmetic surgeon about a month ago....

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Negative Effects of Skin Tag Removal?

I went to a spa in February to have myskin tags/moles removed and my face has not healed yet. I have dark brown spots all around my temple and eyes. I...

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My Husband Had a Black Mark Removed from His Face and the Doctor Stated It Had Not Got to Fatty Tissue What Does He Mean?

My Husband Had a Black Mark Removed from His Face and the Doctor Stated It Had Not Got to Fatty Tissue What Does He Mean?

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I Have Had Two Moles Removed by Circular Incision on Face, Help I Don't Like the Result?

My PS told me this was done on purpose to help ensure short scars, however now I have four whitish hard lumps on either side of where the moles were....

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Mole (Nevi) Removal Using Laser Treatment, Didn't Work, Other Options?

I had some moles removed from my face using laser methodology but no change whatsoever . Its been 20 odd days only colour changed from dark blue to...

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Atypical Melanocytic Hyperplasia Re-excision Margin. Am I At Risk For Melanoma?

I have been diagnosed with three moles as atypical melanocytic hyperplasia. The pathologist recommended 3-5 mm re-exision, and the doctor only took 4...

Why Doesn't The Lidocaine At This Doc's Office Work?

I respond perfectly to Lidocaine. It kills 100% of the pain for all other dental and skin procedures. However, in this one dermatologist's office,...

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Removed Mole Replaced By Skin Color Bump? (2 Years After Removal)

Can a flesh coloured bump in place of a removed abnormal mole be a cause for concern? The bump has appeared after 2 years of mole removal (by shaving)...

I Developed a Half Inch Linear Line Bump on my Cheek After a Mole Was Frozen Off. Can I Get This Excised with Little Scarring?

I Developed a Half Inch Linear Line Bump on my Cheek After a Mole Was Frozen Off.  Can I Get This Excised with Little Scarring?

How Long Do Moles Take to Drop Off?

I went to a salon 4 days ago to remove moles on my face however they said after 4-5 days the moles would dry an drop off, i havent seen a change...

Dark Pigmentation After Punch Biopsy. Normal?

I got my mole removed almost two weeks ago. My concern is this dark/brownish pigmentation around the wound. My dermatologist have told me that the...