Dermatologist said it was a mole and if we remove it there will be a scar. Whatever it is I want it removed and want to know the best way of going about it for the least amount of scarring possible. Also the typical price for this procedure. Thank you.
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Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
To be honest it really does not matter either way. You run the risk of introducing infection by applying vaseline straightaway, as it isn't a sterile product and you are interfering with the natural healing process. Vaseline will not stop a keloid from forming
All healing takes place...
Both options are valid - Ther surgical excision would leave a linear scar - shave is ideal for these small naevi. It is best to discuss this with a specialist surgeon who can advise of this
Thanks for you question. You have a lot of treatment options to reduce your freckles / hyperpigmentation. You will probably never be completely rid of them and they will probably always try to come back. If you are a skin type I-III, an series of IPL photofacials may be helpful. We have als...