I'm getting my mole removed in two days and I have no idea what procedure my docotor will use an im curious. I am also concerned with the results. I'm 16 years old and I was born with it. This mole is not cancerous. Will the scar be very noticeable or not? And if so, what type of scar/length will it be?
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Answer: Depending on severity of mole, scarring should be minimal but can be treated with laser to reduce appearance.
Hello there! Please be rest assured that your mole removal site is not infected. As long as there is no excessive redness, swelling, heat, and pain, it is in the normal state of healing. The bit of redness and inflammation is your body providing healing nutrients to the area. It looks a...
After a shave excision of a mole, I advise my patients to keep the area
clean by gently washing twice daily with soap and water and then applying
either plain petroleum jelly or Aquaphor Healing Ointment followed by a Band aid. I do not restrict washing or swimming as the ointment forms a...
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...