Should this mole located in the middle of my eyebrow be excised or shaved? (photos)

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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question and photographs. With the location of your mole within your eyebrow, an elliptical excision would yield a better cosmetic outcome over a shave excision, which would leave a round indented scar. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon in person to have your mole evaluated and to discuss appropriate removal options that best suit your needs. Take care and good luck.

First, thank you for this question, because I get asked this fairly often by my patients, particularly those with permanent eyebrow makeup. A simple punch biopsy is necessary to assure the diagnosis. The wound can be comfortably closed and inconspicuous, especially with thick eyebrows. If the skin lesion is contained entirely within the eyebrow, it should be possible to hide the scar better. However, if the pathology report has unexpected results, additional surgery may be necessary.