Will this dent from shave incision mole removal heal? (Photo)

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I had a mole removed by shave incision from my nose about a week ago. The doctor told me the mole would be shaved flat, and end up looking just like my mole in color after healing, except flat. The mole was a pink/flesh colored originally. When I got home, I noticed the scab was indented in my skin. I thought maybe it would be better when the black scab came off, but it's still indented and Im worried. im just wondering if this looks like it has any chance of healing to not be indented.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for an evaluation and 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

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

It's too early to tell exactly what the final resulting scar will look like, however, I can tell you from my own experience that although we all love perfectly flat results, what you are experiencing happens all the time when the mole is slightly deeper than expected.  Your doctor cannot always tell that upon preliminary examination.  Rather than ask here, I suggest you go back to your doctor and discuss your concerns.  And remember, even the greatest surgeon cannot accurately predict what anything will look like in the future.  Much has to do with how your body heals the wound.

Elizabeth Hernandez Cardona, MD · Answer

Great question and thank your for providing a photo. I would recommend microneedling or Bellafill. Microneedling is collagen induction therapy meaning we're stimulating your own skin to produce more collagen which reduces the appearance of indented scarring, fine-lines/ wrinkles and can even lift pigmentation from the deeper layers of the dermis. Bellafill is a collagen based filler that is proven to last through 5 years. Bellafill immediately adds volume below wrinkles or scars to lift them to the level of surrounding skin. Even after your body has eliminated the filler completely, your own collagen is stimulated in the area of injection so your skin improves naturally with treatment.

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