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?
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I would recommend that complete surgical excision of the lesion be done in a series of excisions to give the best outcome. I recommend you see a plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
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...
It is wise to be concerned but your risk of damage to the implant should be minimal. I would absolutely have a board certified plastic surgeon perform the excision, if your original surgeon is not available, as this would ensure a full understanding of the anatomy and placement of the...