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What is the likelihood of a removed mildly atypical mole developing into melanoma? 2 years post-op mole removal.

klsteenMay 5, 2018
I had a mole removed two years ago & assumed all was fine. My doctor called this week & told me that after reviewing her files, the mole was in fact mildly atypical with a deep margin, and she’s like to schedule an excision to have clear margins. She said it wasn’t cancerous and she was being overly cautious, but my concern is that it was initially removed two years ago- couldn’t something have developed and spread in that amount of time? Starting to panic a bit...

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Jason Emer, MD

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist for after care. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield for 6 weeks to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

The safest thing to do would be to not do any strenuous exercise until the sutures from the mole removal on your back are removed.  You could contact the office where you had the procedure to get further advice.  The type of sutures used and the size of the wound may influence the decision on w...

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Jason Emer, MD

This isn't typical and may be unrelated to your mole removal. If it persists, I recommend following up with your Doctor. For after care,  I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. Any scarring can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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