Dark Scar from Mole Removal on Buttocks, How Can It Be Treated? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by Burondoajia
Latest answer by Mitchell Schwartz, MD
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Tags: buttocks, 4 months post-op, options, purple

About four months ago, I had a mole from my left buttock removed by a dermatologist. Now there's a purplish scar after it has healed. At first it was much darker but it has faded a little bit but it is still there. Will that ever go away? If not, what are my options to improve its appearance or get rid of it? Thank you.

2 answers to Dark Scar from Mole Removal on Buttocks, How Can It Be Treated? (photo)

How long for scars to heal

Your scar appears to have resulted from a "shave removal" of your mole. The mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. This method is quite effective to remove moles and typically leaves a minimal scar. I always tell my patients the color in the scar may take up to a year to fully fade so you should give it quite a bit more time before considering any other treatments. Scar fading creams really do not hasten the healing process and... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

Treatment of Dark Scar after Mole Removal

Whether or not the dark scar persists is dependent upon what is causing it. From your description it might be the dilated blood vessels in the scar causing it. If this is the case, it will likely improve with time. The pinkness (or purple color in this case) is generally the last thing to improve on the scar. It tends to gradually fade out. Since you say it seems to have improved, there is a good chance that it will improve with time.If it doesn't, the pulsed dye laser is... more

Andrew Kaufman, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

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