Five years ago I have started noticing a tiny mole developing on my right lower eyelid waterline. Over the next few years it has significantly increased in size with a tiny bulge or bump in the center of it which kind of alarmed me. I consulted an Opthalmologist a year ago who said it was only a mole and there's nothing I should be worried about. Though it has stopped increasing in size now, for aesthetic reasons I'd want to have it removed. Kindly suggest the procedures I should be looking at
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Thank you for your question. Removing skin lesions can be done many different ways, so I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your growth evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and good luck.
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Thank you for your question and photograph.
It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, your skin growth looks irritated and inflamed from the trauma. The area should heal on its own, however, if the bump starts to grow or bleed easily, then I...
