I had a melanoma removed on my right calf over a year ago and the resulting dent in my leg as a result of the tissue that they removed around the melanoma is quite large. Is it possible to have plastic surgery to build up the missing tissue on my leg?
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Typically, I remove stiches from the facial area in 5-7 days. This depends on the patient's age, medications, overall health, and area of the face sutured. I would advise you to call your physician's office and have them clarify exactly when the stitches should be removed. Best wishes...
Dysplastic Moles or atypical moles are really quite common. There is a great deal of literature published about these moles by the American Academy of Dermatology or on the Dermatology Foundation web site. These moles are genetic and tend to make one more predisposed to skin cancer, e...
Our office specializes in mole removal. For moles on the neck, we recommend either laser mole excision or surgical mole removal. Both options can leave scars, but attention to detail can minimize scar visibility. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS