I went to see a doctor about a mole that is directly below my noise. Every time I get a cold it breaks open from blowing and bleeds. The doctor that I saw said she would refer me to a plastic surgeon as there is a high possibility that if she removes it, it will raise that side of my lip. I saw another doctor that said she could just shave it for me so I wouldn't have to go through the steps of seeing a plastic surgeon. What would you say would be my best option.
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Any rare reaction should be managed with an examination to determine the causes and treatment. Most mole removals are uneventful. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
Any time a mole is changing, to be safe, you should be carefully evaluated by a board certified dermatologist. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for Irregular Borders; C for Black or uneven Colors; D for diameter greater than a pencil...
After a shave excision of a mole, I advise my patients to keep the area
clean by gently washing twice daily with soap and water and then applying
either plain petroleum jelly or Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Band aids are
optional after the first day. Application of an antibiotic ointment or...