Is it normal to have the area of the removed mole a darkish brown/gray color the day after? (Photo)

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.

Thanks for your questions and photos.  I agree that certain areas of the body may heal differently than others.  Given the appearance of your scars, I think you will get the best cosmetic result by having the scars excised.  You will be replacing these pigmented oval scars...

I'm confused.   Are you showing us a before or after picture?I would return to your doctor to discuss, or see a second physician for their opinion.

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer