How Long Does It Take for my Facial Scars to Fade After Mole Excision?

A shave biopsy is usually the best way to go to have a mole removed and checked for cancer, especially one that is growing in that location. It typically leaves a minimal scar which sometimes will have a central area of hyperpigmentation. The mole will rarely regrow and the appearance with the...

In the technique of doing a shave excision, the mole is actually "shaved off" at a very superficial level just below the surface of the skin. This method is quite effective to remove moles and leaves a minimal scar. The procedure typically takes less than a minute, and is fairly painless. There...

The good news is that in most cases, bumps and redness in the first few weeks after surgery are much more likely due to irritation from sutures and wound healing than they are to be due to recurrence of the cancer.  Over a period of weeks, months (really up to a year), redness and bumpiness...

I would recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon or dermatologist for an evaluation and possible treatment.  There are several treatment options that can be discussed. 

A shave excision only removes a portion of the mole.  There is a chance that the mole can regrow, however there is no knowing how soon the mole will grow back.

If the wound is repair properly- layered closure most likely you will have a good result. they is what matters: 1. keep the area protected from the sun 2. Well hydrated A good choice of sunscreen/hydrating preparation is Anthelious 15. 3.Silicon scar patches or silicon based...