About a month ago a dermatologist removed a colorless raised mole from my back, with a scalpel, when I requested. The mole was benign. Now a flat black dot has appeared where the mole was. The area has not been exposed to the sun and other than the dot it appears to be healing well. What could cause the appearance of pigmentation where none has ever been and is this something I should go get checked out?
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I would watch this for awhile. It depends on how long it has been there since the removal. If it has been there for less than 6 months, wait another 6 months. Redness can be addressed through different means. Lasers are the primary option for treating the redness. We have other informative...
An excision could make some changes to your eyelid if done incorrectly. The best way to lay the excision would be perpendicular to the eyelid. It could also affect your eyebrow. laser excision could limit the area but the mole could come back. Then it would require another lasering to...
You will need to clean these areas like a resurfacing. It will require frequent cleaning with a gentle cleanser, followed by vinegar and water rinses. I have a laser resurfacing page that is quite informative for the person undergoing a laser resurfacing procedure.