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I recommend getting an in-person formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with a laser, radiowave or shave. If there is any scarring or pigmentation following the removal, your dermatologist can treat those conditions as well. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
A shave excision is typically the easiest, most cost effective, and least likely to scar method of removal especially if you are prone to keloids. With this method the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. Dermatologic surgeons typically do this procedures expertly.
Hello and thank you for your question. If you are prone to keloid development, then that risk is present with surgical procedures as well, including mole removal. I recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of appropriate treatment. Best of luck.
Thanks for your question and the photos - they are helpful. So sorry your treatment did not turn out the way you wanted it to. People with beautiful pigmented skin tend to get hypopigmented scars from liquid nitrogen, and we are very, very careful not to use it on the face unless...
Dear Bobross_adamsandler,Steristrips can sometimes fall off, and if they do no worries. Keep you incision covered and schedule a follow-up with your surgeon. He/she should be able to reapply more if necessary, or will give you alternative instructions. I usually counsel my patients not to self ...
Dear kennanme,Thank you for your question. Although I am a plastic surgeon, I am referred dysplastic nevi frequently for excision and would like to comment. Dysplastic nevi have changes on pathology that make them higher risk for melanoma, but they are NOT malignant. Rather, they are ...