I had a mole removed above my lip on the right side in march. I'm glad to not have the mole anymore but since then my lip is less symmetrical, the right side is being pulled upward. Can something be done to stretch the skin and make my lip looks like before the mole removal?
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The fleshy lump is a combination of swelling and a tiny bunching of the skin called a "dog ear". Scar massage and time should allow it to flatten nicely. The alternative would be to extend the scar, which would not be desirable. Best of luck.
It is very difficult to tell from your photo what exactly is going on with your mole. To be safe, you should be carefully evaluated by a
board certified dermatologist. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for
when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B...
A mole should never be burned via a laser or RF device. This is incorrect and potentially dangerous. Moles should be sent for analysis. Depending on the kind of mole- Shave or excision are the better techniques. I would see a dermatologist as only dermatologists have training to evaluate...