I am getting a raised mole removed with a radio frequency device. How likely is it to grow back or for the pigment to reappear?

June 26, 2014
Asked By:Corie Rein in Los Angeles, CA

In a week I am getting a pigmented raised facial mole removed with a radiofrequency device. I would just like to know how likely it is to grow back or for the pigment to reappear? and how long it will take to heal? I have been told 1 week but I am not sure if it will be fully healed in 1 week. Thanks for the help!

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June 29, 2014

Answer: Dark moles usually look better when excised not ablated

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Dev Wali, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 29, 2014

Answer: Dark moles usually look better when excised not ablated

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Dev Wali, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 28, 2017

Answer: Never destroy a mole, send it to pathology for analysis

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April 28, 2017

Answer: Never destroy a mole, send it to pathology for analysis

June 29, 2014

Answer: Moles should not be removed with a radio frequency device

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June 29, 2014

Answer: Moles should not be removed with a radio frequency device

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