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?
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This could be appropriate for some moles. It is not the best choice in my opinion. The recurrence rate for this is high. Also the bigger the mole this method will lead to scarring more so in come cases than the excision of the mole.
You should never remove a mole with a laser. The best method of removing a facial mole, depending on its size and shape, is by shave removal. That will lead to minimal or no scarring as a result of the removal. Lasers are meant for Solar Lentigos ( brown spots), telangiectasias, rosaea, or he...
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...
