Hi, I have a mole that is located on my left cheek right above the mustache end. This mole is about to be removed by a plastic surgeon.I know I am going to have a scar and I have been researching the mole removal procedures and it seems this is the procedure that will leave the biggest scar out of all the other procedures. So now I am reluctant to remove the mole using this method and I am thinking about shaving the mole and have less scar? So what do you doctors think? shave it or remove it?
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October 23, 2018
Answer: Mole Removal can be done with minimal scarring
Hydrogen Peroxide is generally a poor choice for post excision wound care as it is very irritating and can actually result in some tissue damage. We all used it as children, but that routine has fallen out of favor. You can wash gently with mild soap and water and simply apply aquaphor twice a...
An small, central area of hyperpigmentation is common after a shave excision. This is because the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. If the biopsy results show it to be cancerous or pre-cancerous then a second step, a complete excision with...
I would watch this for awhile. It depends on how long it has been there since the removal. If it has been there for less than 6 months, wait another 6 months. Redness can be addressed through different means. Lasers are the primary option for treating the redness. We have other informative...