Mole Removal: Q&A
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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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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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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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Can a Dermatologist Tell Just by Looking at a Mole if It is Cancerous on Not?
I have an appointment next week and i dont know what to expect never been to one before, will he be able to give me an idea on the day what it is and...
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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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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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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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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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Is 6 weeks Too Long Between Laser Mole Removal Sessions?
My plastic surgeon suggested having 6 weeks between every Laser Mole Removal session. Why so long? Wouldn't 6 weeks help the mole recover or...
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How Long Does it Take For Skin Tags To Fall Off After Electrocautery? Would it Leave Scarring?
How long does it take for skin tags to fall off after electrocautery and would it leave any scarring? I have an appointment with the dermatologist in...
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