I have got flat brown moles on my face . I really want to get them removed but I am concerned because they are on my face . I do not want any scar to be left on my face after the lase treatment. I heard if the moles are deep enough in the dermis layer they might leave scars. If yes is there any alternate treatment to remove flat moles from face without leaving any scar? Please help.
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Answer: Facial moles can be removed without any perceivable scars in many patients.
It is often possible just by examination by a board trained dermatologist to ascertain if a mole is cancerous or not. Sometimes a biopsy is indicated to properly know if it is skin cancer or not. If a biopsy is indicated, generally a shave biopsy or shave removal of the lesion is performed. ...
The only way to be safe is to have your mole examined by a board certified dermatologist who can determine if a biopsy or removal is necessary for diagnosis. A picture is simply not a safe way to tell if the mole is benign. The good news is that when I remove scalp nevi (moles) I will usually...
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 eraser; and E for a growth...