Mole Removal Scar Revision? (photo)

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 well) and then the lesion is literally sculpted off by a scalpel in a horizontal fashion in keeping with the surrounding contours of the skin. A small wound, more like a scratched pimple, forms,... more

Scarring after surgery is unfortunately one of the risks of any procedure. I cannot tell where exactly the scar is on your buttock, but areas under tension or where the skin often stretches sometimes do not heal as well as others. However, please keep in mind it does take up to 12 months for the skin to completely heal after surgery. As everyone heals differently, it is difficult to judge exactly how 'bad' your scar is unless you allow for the appropriate amount of healing time... more

It is quite common for removals like this to remain red for some time as the skin heals. It can take up to a year for all coloration to resolve. You can have IPL or Laser Genesis to the site if it's really bothering you and speed up the discoloration issue. Also, I'm not sure where on your buttocks it is, but if the site is in the sun if you're wearing a bathing suit or something, make sure you keep sunscreen on it. New skin and scars have a tendency to burn much more easily. more