Hello, I went to a plastic surgeon to see my mole and he suggested me to remove it by excision. I am worried about the recovery time because I dont want to go to my job with a big cut. My mole isn't big , its medium size and its in my face. How much time will it needs to heal? What will be the size of the wound after the surgery? Bigger than my mole?
Answer: Mole removal by excision Mole removal by elliptical excision is a standard method used by plastic surgeons. Generally the wound heals in a week. The scar of excision in longer than the diameter of the mole. The scar maturation takes six months to one year to look better. If needed CO2 fractional laser can be used for the scar for better cosmetic appearance.
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Answer: Mole removal by excision Mole removal by elliptical excision is a standard method used by plastic surgeons. Generally the wound heals in a week. The scar of excision in longer than the diameter of the mole. The scar maturation takes six months to one year to look better. If needed CO2 fractional laser can be used for the scar for better cosmetic appearance.
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August 22, 2018
Answer: Recovery after mole excision It is always best to ask the surgeon who is going to perform this procedure these types of questions to be very sure of the answers but in my practice, the excision of a mole is quite simple. The area will be injected with enough local freezing that you won't feel anything. The mole will be removed and typically the site is only slightly larger than the mole itself. Typically, the sutures are removed 5-7 days following the procedure. A small skin toned bandage can be applied to make the area less noticeable when you return to work. Good luck and I hope this answer has been helpful. Best regards, Sheetal Sapra, MD
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August 22, 2018
Answer: Recovery after mole excision It is always best to ask the surgeon who is going to perform this procedure these types of questions to be very sure of the answers but in my practice, the excision of a mole is quite simple. The area will be injected with enough local freezing that you won't feel anything. The mole will be removed and typically the site is only slightly larger than the mole itself. Typically, the sutures are removed 5-7 days following the procedure. A small skin toned bandage can be applied to make the area less noticeable when you return to work. Good luck and I hope this answer has been helpful. Best regards, Sheetal Sapra, MD
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