I had a mole biopsy 2 1/2 weeks ago. The mole healed up great but there is swelling in that area. Is this normal?

Dear maesgo~Thanks for sharing your photos.  Different areas of the body heal differently due to variations in the thickness and type of skin, and also the amount of tension on that particular area.  If the scars are slightly raised, they may benefit from a steroid treatment to help flatten them...

This can be treated easily in the office with a laser or radiowave device. Please see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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

It's difficult to tell from your pictures. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care recommendations. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield for 6 weeks to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Dear amiejobarnacle~ Thanks for sharing your photo.  Fortunately there are many treatments available to help improve scars.  A depressed scar can be treated with a needle subcision to break up the scar and then filled with dermal filler to create a flatter appearance.  I would also rec...

Dear munchbunch~ Thanks for your question.  It's not possible to tell from just a photograph whether a mole is normal.  If you have any concerns, please see a dermatologist for a formal evaluation.   Best wishes,Amy Hsu