Had a mole removed 4 months ago and have just seen dark black/brown/red spots on it. Initially it was just flat and red, not sure how long it’s been like this as it’s on my back so can’t see it, could be weeks. What’s happening? Is it normal? Still feels flat and it’s not painful.
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The mole can be excised quite easily by a Plastic Surgeon. A wedge shaped incision is made and tends to heal without scarring in the lip region. Since it encompasses a very small percentage of the width in the upper lip, the wound can then be closed primarily with minimal distortion
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 o...
Unfortunately there is no injection that will remove a mole. Kanolone is an injectable steroid used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions ranging from acne cysts to psoriaisis to certain types of hair loss. Moles need to be physically removed with shave removal or excision.