I had a mole removed yesterday on the back right shoulder area. Upon removing the bandaid tonight (approx 31 hours later), we saw this. The discoloration caught me a bit off guard. I have attached a photo. I am also surprised that the doctor didn't stitch me up with a cut this size. Do I have reason to be concerned?
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It's difficult to tell from your picture. I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Hello,For moles on the face, I always recommend a shave "excision" as a first line of management. A shave only removes the bumped up part and often also removes the darkness (if any is there to start with). With the tissue removed, a diagnosis can be confirmed and if benign, may be left as i...
Its not unusual to have some swelling after a mole is biopsied or excised. As long as the area isn't red, painful, or discharging pus, or you have a fever, then infection is unlikely. If still present after 1 month, best to show your dermatologist.
