I like the place of my mole but not the size, can I reduce the size of my raised mole instead of removing it completely? (Photo)

Filler is difficult to use in scarred areas. The reason is that the 'hole' is usually a depressed scar that is attached to the underlying tissue. If you try to inject filler, many times it will fill around the edge and can not separate the skin from the scar - this may result in a worsening of...

Thank you for your question.  It can be quite normal to be swollen 3 days after a mole removal.  After any surgical procedure, swelling typically peaks at approximately 4 days and then begins to subside.  Most likely what you are experiencing is normal swelling.  You should...

Thank you for your question.  It is impossible to determine exactly why you are experiencing they symptoms that you are after mole removal.  A photo and more information about location, etc. would be very helpful.  A surface infection or cellulitis would most usually look red and...

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 o...

From the picture it looks like a benign mole, but any skin lesion that changes shape, size, or color and any lesion that itches, bleeds, or burns, needs evaluation by a board-certified dermatologist. There is also a new machine out there, called the MelaFind, which some of us have and use to...

Thanks for the question – and thanks for noting that you will not be using a sunbed anymore, as we know these are associated with skin cancers, despite what the operators of them tell you. Because it is new, and because it has arisen after being in a tanning bed, this should come off and c...