I had a mole removed off my face which left a 2mm raised hypertrophic scar 2 years ago. To my surprise facial hair and occasionally pimples grow out the scar, when I thought hair and pimples cannot grow through scar tissue. When I dont touch the scar for a while it is white however if I rub it, it becomes slightly red. What does this mean for my scar? does it mean the skin their is still healthy and perhaps the scar still has a chance of improving more? Thanks.
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Surgical shave excision can improve the cosmetic appearance of this mole, but there will still remain a chance of regrowth. I would perform the mole removal in my Los Angeles practice under local anesthesia.
Complete excision with negative margins remains the gold standard for skin cancer cure. It is up to you, knowing the full risks and having informed consent, whether you desire to withold further treatment. In my office, I would recommend curative cancer surgery, if possible.
As you will have to live with the results of this procedure for life, and it involves your body, I would suggest not looking for the least expensive dermatologist but one that you trust to provide the service. I assume that the reason for removal is cosmetic. Save your money or...
