I had shave removal done on a mole on my face and it was about the size of a pea. I now have a scar and a little bit of an indent with the mole growing back in the center. It looks disgusting. What can be done to fix the issue?
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June 7, 2017
Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal and Scar Improvement--lasers, radiowave, shave, microneedling/prp, subcision
Depending on their size and location, moles can be safely and easily removed by one of two methods: a shave excision or an excision with suture closure. A dermatologic surgeon typically does both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole. A shave excision is...
I'm sorry that you have issues after cryotherapy for mole removal. From the photos there is clearly still healing skin following the procedure. If this is a second cryotherapy procedure on the same mole then the trauma from this procedure could result in longterm scarring. Scars can be...
A common procedure in my practice is the removal of moles from the face -- I can't speak about mole removals from other parts of the body and you did not mention where your mole(s) are and you did not include any photographs. For face mole removal, it takes 6 months to 1 year for the skin to...