I have got a blue coloured mole just above my lips right in the junction or the depression below the nose. It is around 0.5 cm in diameter. It is slightly raised and has hairs growing out of it. The more might have deep roots. What is the best procedure for more removal? What type of scar will it leave? What type of scar does scalpel sculpting leave? Also, if the procedure leaves a light white spot or red spot the size of mole, then how will it look considering I have dark skin.
Answer: Excision can be done for this followed by laser treatment to help minimize scarring 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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal. Best, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian Realself 100 Surgeon
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Answer: Excision can be done for this followed by laser treatment to help minimize scarring 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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal. Best, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian Realself 100 Surgeon
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Most scars still look better than big ugly moles. Excision is the really only option to get rid of the big ugly mole. A couple of dermabrasions after the excision will help a lot to fade the mark.
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Most scars still look better than big ugly moles. Excision is the really only option to get rid of the big ugly mole. A couple of dermabrasions after the excision will help a lot to fade the mark.
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Mole removal The decision to remove a mole should be based on whether you would rather have a scar in its place. Some moles exist in places where the scar can resemble a wrinkle, but other times the scar may be more obvious. Scarring is difficult to predict. With careful surgery, proper postoperative scar care, and a little bit of luck, some scars may result in a faint, thin, flat, light line, which, may be less bothersome to the patient than the mole. Less aesthetically desirable scars can sometimes be managed with cortisone injections, and depending on the skin type, with laser. Ultimately, you need to decide whether the appearance of the mole is that bothersome, and if you'd rather have a small scar in its place.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case. In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck,Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Mole removal The decision to remove a mole should be based on whether you would rather have a scar in its place. Some moles exist in places where the scar can resemble a wrinkle, but other times the scar may be more obvious. Scarring is difficult to predict. With careful surgery, proper postoperative scar care, and a little bit of luck, some scars may result in a faint, thin, flat, light line, which, may be less bothersome to the patient than the mole. Less aesthetically desirable scars can sometimes be managed with cortisone injections, and depending on the skin type, with laser. Ultimately, you need to decide whether the appearance of the mole is that bothersome, and if you'd rather have a small scar in its place.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case. In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Best of luck,Keith M. Blechman, MDNew York, NY
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March 20, 2017
Answer: Mole removal The only treatment that insures complete removal is to have it excised which will leave a linear scar. The choice becomes a scar or leaving the mole as is unless it's characteristics are changing which might medically necessitate its removal. Choose a physician who is skilled in surgical removal of facial lesions.
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March 20, 2017
Answer: Mole removal The only treatment that insures complete removal is to have it excised which will leave a linear scar. The choice becomes a scar or leaving the mole as is unless it's characteristics are changing which might medically necessitate its removal. Choose a physician who is skilled in surgical removal of facial lesions.
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Mole Removal Dear Shrishti Thank you for your question and excellent pictures. This is likely to be a common blue naevus but really the history is important to be sure. If you really must remove it then it needs an incredibly skilled doctor to remove this without terrible scarring. A shave excision is no good because the pigment will be deep. It must be removed and stitched then sent away for histology. Kind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics
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March 19, 2017
Answer: Mole Removal Dear Shrishti Thank you for your question and excellent pictures. This is likely to be a common blue naevus but really the history is important to be sure. If you really must remove it then it needs an incredibly skilled doctor to remove this without terrible scarring. A shave excision is no good because the pigment will be deep. It must be removed and stitched then sent away for histology. Kind Regards Dr Dinesh Maini Zenith Cosmetic Clinics
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