Hello i have big mole right next to my ear and it is about 1cm in "height" and 0,5cm in width. It is also raised... Is it possible to have it surgical excised, or what would be the preferred option for removal? Also would the scar be very big and noticeable or not(doesn't matter so much as it is partly covered by my hair though)?
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Answer: It can be surgically removed and treated with laser treatments to minimize scarring.
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...
You should please see a board certified dermatologist for this issue. First, they will confirm the diagnosis (many times people come in thinking they have a mole but it is something else) and then assuming it is one, you would want it to be surgically removed by the dermatologist and have...
After a mole is removed it is very important to take proper care to prevent scarring and infection. I often tell my patients to clean with hydrogen peroxide and bacitracin and change the dressing twice a day. If you are worried it is infected please return to your treating physician for e...
