I am currently on accutane fourth month. I am planning to get a mole removed on my face ( it is not large, about 4 mm in diameter under my nose and it is really raised) I read that i have to wait at least 6 months after accutane to have any procedures done on my face. I really don't want to wait 6 months..it really is destroying my self esteem and i would really like it removed. Is having this procedure going to cause a disfiguring scar? should i go to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon?
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March 15, 2013
Answer: Mole removals while on accutane are no problem at all.
The redness from your scar will fade (keep sunscreen on it!) and it will help hide the tracks showing, but you will still have them. You can also find an office to do some light laser treatment to that area to reduce the redness. I do this a lot post procedure to help blend redness from removals...
There may be a couple of options for you: shave excision and complete surgical excision. I recommend seeing a facial plastic surgeon or dermatologic surgeon for your concerns.
I agree that moles should never be removed by laser for the reasons that are stated. Now that it's after the fact, you need to watch the area closely. In the future, if there is any sign of recurrent pigmentation you should have it examined and most likely biopsied to be safe. You can follow the...
