Mole Removal: Q&A
Ask a QuestionI Want to Get This Mole Removed. Best Way and Chances of Scarring?
I have a mole on right of my upper lip and it's a raised and dark brown. It is a bit smaller than the eraser end of a pencil. I just want to know what's the best way to remove this and what are my chances of scarring? Please and thanks!
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Mole removal
I would highly recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment.
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Mole removal for an eraser sized mole
This is likely 5mm or larger. This is the point where I decide to excise the mole. Smaller than this I would consider laser more than excision. I would avoid shave removal and cryotherapy / liquid nitrogen removal.
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Best way to remove a raised mole on the lip
Depending on their size and location, facial moles including moles on the lips can be easily removed by one of two methods. One is a "shave excision" where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. The other is an excision with suture closure which uses both dissolving and non-dissolving sutures to give the best cosmetic result. Dermatologic surgeons, not plastic surgeons, typically do both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your...
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