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 get all of the nevus cells or could it be skin cancer that has a deeper breslow depth that was shaven off?
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May 7, 2012
Answer: Dark Spot at Mole Surgery from Earlier this Week
For over twenty-five years, I have been removing moles from all parts of the body, including the eyelids, nose, genital region and buttocks via "scalpel sculpting." Briefly put, a tiny drop of local anesthesia is injected directly under the mole (can be used for other growths, as...
I would recommend that you have a shave biopsy with laser ablation done. These can be done at the same time and most often produce good results.
Depending on their size and location, moles can be easily removed by one of two methods: a shave excision or an excision with suture closure. Dermatologic surgeons, not plastic surgeons, typically do both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole. A shave...