Does Botox help to minimize scaring when removing a mole?

The fleshy bump on your nose can be removed easily. In my office the area is numbed with a local and then the raised portion is shaved off even with the skin around it. The base is then lightly cauterized with an electric needle. You get a small scab the size of the lesion which heals in about a...

Delicate shave removal of moles does not produce keloids in the vast majority of people.  With that said, certain people are more prone to keloids.  If you have a history of keloids-- I would avoid this procedure, or at least have keloid prevention treatments before and after (such as...

Thank you for your question!  Once your incision is fully closed, it should be fine to shave. Typically, incisions should close in ~2-3 days.  Discuss timing with your surgeon as well as postoperative care. Best wishes!

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...

Moles can grow and become darker or lighter in color.  There is no way to tell the nature of the lesion without examining the lesion itself and possible biopsy of the mole.  Please consult a board certified dermatologist for examination.

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...