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Which surgical method shall I opt for mole removal? (photos)

meenakshiverma4951Mar 9, 2016
it is my birthmark on my forehead and i want it to get removed, i want to know will doctors give me anasthesia, or i have to go undergo the pain without anasthesia, how much time will the surgery require, and how many weeks it will take me to heal, will this mole leave a scar, am i supposed to eat medicines also after the surgery, will there be any kind of swelling after surgery?

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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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Morris Westfried, MD

This Amy be infection or allergic reaction and can will require treatment with prescription cream and possibly antibiotics.

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Chad Robbins, MD

For up to 3 months post operatively, you can apply a scar gel .  I recommend to my patients, a scar gel called bio-corneum.  It has silicone and an spf mixed in the gel.  Avoiding sun,tanning, etc will also reduce permanent redness/darkness at scar as well.

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Morris Westfried, MD

Do not remove this by yourself because to can scar or become infected. Get a second opinion about mole removal. 

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