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“Facial Mole - Is the Redness After a Mole Shave Scarring?”
Not Sure
Spent: $300 in Seattle, WA
Mole Shave Pros - I was told the chance of scarring was lower, they did it quickly (within five minutes) and I was able to drive out with the mole removed that afternoon. It was relatively inexpensive ($300, covered by insurance).
Cons - I may have scarring but I am unsure.
I had a facial mole removed (shaved) a little under a month ago (size of a pencil eraser). The scab fell off about two weeks ago. There still remains a pinkish red spot, is this going to fade to normal skin tone eventually, or more or less remain this way? Also, the area is very slightly sunken, but I don't think it would be noticeable if the area was the same skin tone as the rest of my skin.This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.
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Hi Justin,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Here are a few related threads that might help you:
What to expect for scar after mole removal?
Scars to expect from mole removal?
Can a mole be removed without leaving a scar?
Also found a few Doctor Q&A threads that'll help with your recovery and scar prevention:
How to minimize scar after mole removal?
Scar removal products after mole removal?
Hope this helps!
I've had numerous moles removed, I am a melanoma survivor. The scar will fade but it takes a long time - several months. It will get lighter and won't appear as deep. Be sure to protect the scar from sun as that will make it worse.