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.
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As I so often have to respond to patients who write letters like yours, this is a great place for advice and referrals, but no website is a substitute for a real time visit with a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. You live in a city where there are many to choose from.
Seeing where you live, I can assure you that you are living among a number of fabulous dermatologists. I suggest you call and make an appointment with one of them and have this checked out for your own peace of mind.
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
It is not a good idea to treat moles with cryotherapy as it will always leave the deep elements of the mole in place; this is what you are seeing. When removing moles, it is important to remove the entire mole with an incision.