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?
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 29, 2012
Answer: Red bumps are easily removed by electro-cautery without scarring.
If the mole was shave flat the discoloration you see could be remaining bits of mole still deep in the skin (which would have to be excised to remove) or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (which will likely faded0. The bump is likely just an inflammatory...
As you can see from the answers thus far, everyone has their own opinion as to the best and safest method of biopsying a mole and they do what they do best and feel what is right for the patient. Unfortunately, plastic surgeons rarely do shave biopsies and are therefore biased against this...
An option for you may be to undergo a scar revision or laser resurfacing. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss you options.