Facial mole removal & concern about scarring? (Photos)

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Hello, I'll have two moles removed in a few months. They're on my face and I'm quite concerned about de scars it will leave behind. If I understood well... It is preferable not to remove true moles with laser... It is said that the scar will automatically be 3 times bigger than the original mole. I can't seem to find proper before and after pictures of scarring after a mole removal... Can a smaller mole on the nose still be removed with laser ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

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Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
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Peter Andolina, DO · Answer

After reviewing your photos I think you need to be able to accept some form of scar regardless of which modality is used to remove the moles.  I prefer to remove skin lesions via either shave excisions or direct excisions.  Shave excisions will typically leave a scar that is the same shape and size of the lesion.    There is more of a chance of recurrence with shave excisions.  Direct excisions will leave linear scars but they are typically longer than the original lesion but are just lines.  Even using laser treatments will leave a small scar similar to shave excisions.

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