I have a mole about 1 inch below my right eye. I went to my dermatologist and she told me stitching it up would be the best choice as it would not grow back. Since the mole is a bit close to my eyelid, would my face look different after? since stitching up means pushing skin together, . My biggest concern is having my face slightly altered or changed in some way even after the stitches are removed. (I would not mind if it is a tiny change but not a big change that'll make me look really different)
November 8, 2012
Answer: YES
Yes it will distort the lower eyelid a little if not done correctly. If a plastic surgeon performs the procedure he/she could rotate some skin in from the cheek (flap) so that there is minimal tension on the lower lid. I would just do a small elliptical excision of the area and then massage out any mild ectropian that you may have temporarily
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November 8, 2012
Answer: YES
Yes it will distort the lower eyelid a little if not done correctly. If a plastic surgeon performs the procedure he/she could rotate some skin in from the cheek (flap) so that there is minimal tension on the lower lid. I would just do a small elliptical excision of the area and then massage out any mild ectropian that you may have temporarily
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February 18, 2013
Answer: Mole removal on the eyelid
Your eyelid mole can be easily removed by one of two methods: a shave excision or an excision with suture closure. Dermatologic surgeons typically do both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole. A shave excision is a procedure where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. The other method is an excision with suture closure. Either method of surgery will leave a scar but the trick is to minimize the scar using the proper technique.
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February 18, 2013
Answer: Mole removal on the eyelid
Your eyelid mole can be easily removed by one of two methods: a shave excision or an excision with suture closure. Dermatologic surgeons typically do both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole. A shave excision is a procedure where the mole is actually "shaved off" at a level just below the surface of the skin. The other method is an excision with suture closure. Either method of surgery will leave a scar but the trick is to minimize the scar using the proper technique.
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