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I would watch this for awhile. It depends on how long it has been there since the removal. If it has been there for less than 6 months, wait another 6 months. Redness can be addressed through different means. Lasers are the primary option for treating the redness. We have other informative videos and information on our website and a link is included to help you find us.
No, it should not be permanent. Depending on how long ago the removal was done, it is most likely still healing. I recommend patients apply sunscreen daily, as newer skin, like skin post removal, is incredibly susceptible to burning, but really, you should wear sunscreen every single day. If you don't like the look of the site after a few months of healing, return to the physician or consult with another physician about possibilities. Scar revision, filler, and even IPL, Photofacial flashes, or Cutera Laser Genesis are all possible procedures that can assist with any associated redness from a removal site.
I would highly recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or an oculoplastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment.
I recommend using bacitracin for the first few days and then switching to petroleum for a few more days. After this, try to keep the area as clean as possible. I advise also keeping the area protected from sun exposure.
If the mole is darker than your normal skin color then excising it is best and the hairs adjacent to it cover it nicely. If the mole is flesh colored then shaving it superficially will allow hairs to continue growing and it will look good. Both are easy procedures under local...
I would highly recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment.
Ideally, moles should be examined by a board-certified dermatologist prior to laser ablation. If at all possible, biopsy should be performed to rule out skin cancer. If pathology reveals nonmalignant nature of a pigmented lesion, then laser mole removal may be considered using a Q-switched...
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