Red Moles On My Face?

Question

Hello...about two months ago a red mole appeared on my face..under my eye..I am thinking of removing it...but worried because the eye area is so delicate and I am afraid that the removal will leave a scar...Which removing technique is better?? Is it painful?

David Hansen, MD · Answer

Red bumps are usually cherry angiomas and are easily removed with a little zapping called electro-cautery which doesn't leave a scar and is quick to get done. Sincerely,

	David Hansen,MD

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

A mole can be removed from all areas of the face.  The eyelids generally respond well to excision and often have no apparent scar long term.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to know whether or not this is a mole or something else that could be vascular without seeing you in person. I would advise that you see your physician to determine this first. If it is a vascular lesion, like a cherry angioma, there are other possible treatments for this.

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

Without examining the mole it  difficult to make a recommendation.  The mole could be shaved flat which would require no stitiches or it could be excised which would require stitches.  Both would leave a scar but the intention is that the scar would be less visible than the mole.  If the mole is red it could be a cherry angioma which could be burned or frozen off.

Red Moles On My Face?

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