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Dear Mishmaah21,Thank you for the question. The scar at the site of the mole excision on your chin will continue to improve for the next 6 month. It will continue to look better but unlikely to fill the area completely. I advised to follow up with your provider.LOVA- Lake Oswego Vein and Aesthetic
Thank you for your question and photographs.Wound healing after skin excisions can take up to 2-3 months, but unfortunately, the indentation may be a permanent scar. With that being said, effective treatments for atrophic scarring are aimed at triggering the skin to produce more collagen, the body's natural filler. Any of the modalities that injure the skin with subsequent collagen formation such as fractionated laser, dermaroller, resurfacing lasers, deep peels, etc., may help your condition. Fillers are also a good option, specifically Bellafill®, a permanent filler. Bellafil® is FDA approved in treating acne scars. The right modality for you depends on your skin type, expectations, patience, downtime, and cost. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have your skin evaluated and to discuss appropriate treatment options that best suit your needs. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate and diagnose the skin through this type of forum. Your lesion needs an in-person evaluation by a dermatologist where the physician can examine the area with a dermatoscope, which allows visualization of the spot under higher...
Thank you for your question and photograph. Wounds after biopsies can take a few weeks to heal, but I highly recommend you consult with your physician that performed the procedure to evaluate the area and provide treatment if needed. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question. There are multiple different techniques to remove a lesion. The spot can be shaved off, which would leave you with a circular, slightly indented scar similar to a chicken pox scar, and the possibility of the lesion returning. The other form of removal would be an e...
