Severe atypical mole near nipple - is it safe to remove and what's the expected scarring?

June 30, 2016
Asked By:nola221 in Lafayette, LA

I recently found out I have a severe atypical mole near my nipple - shave biopsy. the mole was quite small but given its location I'm nervous about the procedure to remove more. I don't want it to impact breastfeeding in the future and also just don't want it to cause a huge scar (obviously i'd rather not have a cancer either) just concerned - its such a sensitive area as is.

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October 30, 2023

Answer: This can be surgically removed and to minimize scarring treat with laser and scar serum.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: This can be surgically removed and to minimize scarring treat with laser and scar serum.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 1, 2016

Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal -- SEE AN EXPERT Dermatologic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 1, 2016

Answer: Cosmetic Mole Removal -- SEE AN EXPERT Dermatologic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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