I had a large mole removed on my face- above my lips 6 months ago. The PS removed the mole using a punch biopsy. I was assured by the PS that they would flatten out but haven't and they don't look like they will. The PS recommends extending the scar further to solve the dogear problem but I am getting married in 3 months and don't want to be left with a worse problem on my face. What would be the best course of action at this point? Do lasers work?
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Treatment of dog ear after incision of mole
Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. This is not a normal recovery from a mole removal and I would recommend you reach out to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation. Once the cause of your spreading pain can be determined, the best treatment option...
If this mole is right in the middle of the brow it needs to be excised and surgically repaired so the hair is connected. If lasered shaved or removed without brining the skin together there likely will be no hair later and you would need a transpalnt. Best, Dr. Emer.
The only recommendation I give patients after mole removal is to make sure to wash with soap and water followed by application of petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline). This is usually enough for proper wound healing and there really is no need for a topical antibiotic as likelihood of infection...