Is my mole still here after shave extraction? 1 week post op. (photo)

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I had two moles removed next to my belly button a week ago. They were removed using a shave extraction because he said they looked atypical. He did mention during it that one was deeper than he expected. He had to cauterize it. On that one, it has a dark spot that looks like the mole is still completely there. Is that from the cauterizing or is there still mole left? I haven't gotten my results back. These moles showed up about 5 years ago and started changing 1 year ago while I was pregnant.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I would recommend waiting a few weeks to determine whether there is recurrence. Use Plato's Scar Serum twice daily followed by Spectrase SPF 30. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist. If necessary, these can be removed again with lasers, radiowave or shave. I recommend Silagen gel + Bioshield for 6 weeks to promote healing. Best, Dr. Emer

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