Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underMole Removal q&a

Normal Healing After Punch Biopsy?

BA
Buffalo AliceJul 20, 2012

I had a benign mole removed by punch biopsy from the sole of my foot three weeks ago, just below my 2nd and 3rd toes. The wound seems to have mostly healed, and the stitches are removed, however the top layer of skin has not fully healed over and I still have discomfort and the sensation of a small lump there when I walk with full pressure on hard surfaces. Is this normal healing?

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS
Dr. Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jul 4, 2013
Answer
Dr. Philip Young, MD
Dr. Philip Young, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on Sep 4, 2012
Answer
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Aug 3, 2012
Answer

More Mole Removal Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

A shave biopsy can be used to remove small epidermal moles but I use a combination of procedures to reduce scarring and minimize the need for stitches.  Surgery90210

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Sam Naficy, MD, FACS

I would encourage you to first have the moles/lesions carefully assessed prior to doing any treatment.  It is never a good idea to laser a mole first without a biopsy. 

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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 o...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Kenneth Dembny, II, MD

The shave excision that was performed to remove your pigmented mole was not deep enough to remove all of the pigmented cells. Some of the deepest pigmented cells were left behind, and have now gone on to form additional pigment in the scar that remains. Even though pigment at these types of...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Sam Naficy, MD, FACS

I would highly recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment. 

+6 answers
See all Mole Removal Q&A
See more Mole Removal Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE MOLE REMOVAL GUIDE →