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Should I Get Stitches for an Already Removed Mole?

asked 1 year ago by VeryDisappointed in San Diego
Latest answer by Robert Kasten, MD
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Tags: lips, stitches

I have had a skin color mole on my face (on the smile line) under my nose and above my lip Acquired mole in 2003 so I had it for 7years.I got it removed by a dermitologist by shaving (method recommended by him) After removing he told me that there were some fatty cells under the mole that poped right out and told me everything looks great and the results will be excellent.Then he called me back in and said because it has become hollow now you should stitch. should i?

3 answers to Should I Get Stitches for an Already Removed Mole?

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Mole removal: treatment depends on the diagnosis

There are different kinds of "moles". An examination by an experienced dermatologist with dermatoscopy will give you the highest degree of safety.  Congenital nevi are moles that exist from birth on or develop in the first 2 years of life. These nevi often have deep roots and may return, if they are not completely excised. For these moles excision and stitching is the best treatment. Acquired nevi develop later in life. For these lesions a shave excision with... more
Robert Kasten, MD

Mainz Dermatologic Surgeon
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Different ways to remove facial moles....

A plastic surgeon likely would not have shaved off a facial mole from the start.  Surgeons tend to cut things out, then close them neatly, so the scar is favorable.  Sounds like that's what you need to have done for your scar now.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Mole

If the scar is bothering you then revise the scar, and suture it. If the area is depressed see your plastic surgeon for revision of the scar
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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