I went in three days ago to remove a mole located above my upper lip and still have allot of swelling left. It is not bothering and doesn't look like it's getting infected just is swollen. they had to inject it like four times in order to numb it up would that make a difference? I called them but they haven't gotten back to me and it's the weekend. so seeking some answers on her. - thanks in advance
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Thank you for your question. It is impossible to determine exactly why you are experiencing they symptoms that you are after mole removal. A photo and more information about location, etc. would be very helpful. A surface infection or cellulitis would most usually look red and...
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...
From the picture it
looks like a benign mole, but any skin lesion that changes shape, size, or
color and any lesion that itches, bleeds, or burns, needs evaluation by a board-certified
dermatologist. There is also a new machine out there, called the MelaFind,
which some of us have and use to...
