Botched mole biopsy - does it make sense to have a plastic surgeon take over? Can one even find a P.S. to do this? (photo)

February 14, 2014
Asked By:Username456

A week ago I had a facial mole biopsied by a dermatologist. The dermatologist told me I could expect a 5-7mm scar. He didn't warn me about the 1" long raised ridge from the large skin flaps he pulled up to seal the excision. I don't recognize faces too well, so even very slight alterations to the jawline mean I don't "look" like myself in the mirror. Do I have to wait a year before I can get treatment or is there something I can do now (new sutures?) so less scar revision will be needed?

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