Best option to remove my mole? Will scarring look worse than mole now? (photo)

Moles can grow and become darker or lighter in color.  There is no way to tell the nature of the lesion without examining the lesion itself and possible biopsy of the mole.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist for examination.

Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...

Post melanoma scar treatment can be performed by our office using a combination of scar excision, pulsed dye laser, and laser skin resurfacing. Our office specializes in scar revision and we work closely with melanoma specialists to ensure safety. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Typically, I remove stiches from the facial area in 5-7 days. This depends on the patient's age, medications, overall health, and area of the face sutured.  I would advise you to call your physician's office and have them clarify exactly when the stitches should be removed. Best wishes...

Dysplastic Moles or atypical moles are really quite common.  There is a great deal of literature published about these moles by the American Academy of Dermatology or on the Dermatology Foundation web site.  These moles are genetic and tend to make one more predisposed to skin cancer, e...

Our office specializes in mole removal. For moles on the neck, we recommend either laser mole excision or surgical mole removal. Both options can leave scars, but attention to detail can minimize scar visibility. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS