I am hoping to have this mole removed with very minimal scarring. I was told that removing it now would be better because moles continue to grow. I was also told that it would be tricky because of its location on the vermilion border. What would be the best method to have this mole removed with minimal scarring? Would it be any more likely to scar if I wait until I'm older to have the procedure done?
3 photos
Answers (6)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 3, 2019
Answer: Excision under local followed by dermabrasion removes lip moles the best
The amount of lidocaine with epinephrine used for mole removal is less and more slowly absorbed than what is used in dental procedures and thus is usually well tolerated.
If after discussing this with your dermatologist there is reason for concern,
plain lidocaine without epinephrine can be used.
Hi James,
Breaking it down etymologically, "cytologic" basically means "of or relating to cells" and "atypia" means, well, "atypical." In the setting of a nevus, this means that there wasn't a significant proportion of the cells that showed an abnormal appearance consistent...
From your picture and what you described, it does look like the area could be infected. The spreading of any redness,a malodorous discharge, and increasing pain are warning signs not to be ignored. Please speak to your doctor right away and have the area examined.
