Is the site of my mole removal healing properly? (photos)

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I had a mole shaved off my lower leg on 10/11/16. This is my first removal and I'm concerned about how it looks. No pain and the site is dry but it is getting progressively darker

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A small, central area of hyperpigmentation is common after a shave excision. This is because 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 pre-cancerous then a second step, a complete excision is necessary to ensure its complete removal. Follow up with your Dr. Best, Dr. Emer

Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS · Answer

Your mole looks totally normal. A cauterizing agent such as silver nitrate or aluminum chloride is usually used to help stop the bleeding this can cause this discoloration.

No worries, it will get better!

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