I would like to look into removing a mole on my upper lip however, it sits on my lip. I talked to a dermatologist before about removing it awhile back. She didn’t seem to think it would be possible without taking part of my lip off causing a bigger problem. I was curious if that was just her opinion or if it would be possible.
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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 photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The discoloration will fade over time, but in some cases, results can take months to even years....
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...
