Mole Removed on Face Via Shave Excision - Slight Bump and Brownish Scar Left?
November 20, 2012
Asked By:cupcake69 in Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand
I recently (3/4 weeks ago) had a mole removed on my face - it was protruding and around 0.5cm in diameter. It was tested and was benign. The mark is still quite dark brown in colour (not shown so well by cam) and I am worried this will be permanent? I have had similar moles removed from other parts of my body & they left a red circle instead, which fades over time. This one is not red but brown. Will it fade or is this pigment? There is also still a small bump in the skin - what could this be?
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As you can see from the answers thus far, everyone has their own opinion as to the best and safest method of biopsying a mole and they do what they do best and feel what is right for the patient. Unfortunately, plastic surgeons rarely do shave biopsies and are therefore biased against this...
An option for you may be to undergo a scar revision or laser resurfacing. I would recommend that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to discuss you options.
I would wait for findings from the second biopsy to see if there is any change in the pigment cells pathologically. This will allow for a more clear picture of the mole and its recurrence.
