I have quite a large mole near my mouth that I'd love to have removed. I've had it my whole life so it's quite deep set in my skin. I had it lasered once about 5 years ago when I was 15 but the laser only made it flatter and a lighter color. I'm wondering if there's any way to remove it completely without damaging the area, since it's right on my smile line) or leaving a huge scar. If I can't get it fully removed, is there anything I can do to make it lighter or smoother?
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Answer: Removing a mole from the face - Santa Monica
The skin...if it's minimal, sometimes a steri-strip is all that's needed...no stitches...or again if there's no tension on the wound, then the stitches can come out in 3-4 days...in any event it would be a little unusual to leave sutures in after a cosmetic removal of a mole for 2-3 weeks...in...
First, I would recommend that you have the lesion examined by a physician, preferably a dermatologist. If the lesion is concerning enough, it will be biopsied and sent to a lab for microscopic analysis. This would be covered by insurance if it requires testing. If this is being done only for...
It is best NOT to let removal sites scab as this is what forms scars or divets. While not all mole removal sites need to be sutured, and it appears your site was shaved off so it wouldn't have needed suturing, it is imperative to keep these sites cleaned and well gooped up. I recommend keeping...