i have a mole on my forehead and I had it removed a few years ago, but it came back. I absolutely hate it and want it gone before my wedding. Where would I go to get it removed and how much is it? And does insurance cover it?
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It is common for scars to look pink or red, especially within the first few months of surgery. Any irritation, including clothes rubbing on the area during a workout could make the scar appear more red or purple. The redness of the scar can sometimes be improved with laser. If...
You are likely cleaning it well with the peroxide but it might be a good idea to get a topical antibiotic to treat the infection and maybe swab to see if any bacteria is growing on it. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up a follow up
appointment with your dermatologist.
In these areas, in my opinion, a shave biopsy is
usually the only way to go to have a mole checked for cancer. It is easy to do and typically leaves a minimal scar as the mole is actually "shaved off" at a
level just below the surface of the skin. If the biopsy results show it to be
cancerous or...
