Mole removal. What is the best procedure and what type of scar will it leave? (Photos)

March 17, 2017
Asked By:Srishti.t in New York, NY

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.

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October 31, 2023

Answer: Excision can be done for this followed by laser treatment to help minimize scarring

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Answer: Excision can be done for this followed by laser treatment to help minimize scarring

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Most scars still look better than big ugly moles.

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Most scars still look better than big ugly moles.

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Mole removal

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March 19, 2017

Answer: Mole removal

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