Mole removal: Does anyone know what this is? (photo)

It is always difficult to tell from a photograph, but since your mole has been changing, you should be safe and have all your moles carefully evaluated. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for irregular Borders; C for black or une...

Hi there! Moles sometime recur after removal with electrocautery (or any other method eg laser) and repeat session may be needed. Afterwards a dark spot will develop known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which takes 1-2 months to fade. This can be optimised by avoiding sun, using...

Zapping the dark freckles and flat moles a few times helps lighten them up and is easy to undergo. It can be done under laser or electrofulguration  under local but often needs to be done once every 1-2 months for about 3 sessions at a cost of $350-500 per session for the E/F treatment. Then in ...

Excision is the best way and the resulting scar will look so much better than the ugly mole..It is done under local and you can drive yourself home after about 30 minutes.

Thank you for your question and picture.The answer is yes but you should now wait.  It will heal.  If there is a residual divid type of defect in 1-3 months, a plastic surgeon would be able to excise the defect as a wedge excision and close in layers, carefully approximating (i.e. bringing tog...

It's important to see an expert for any type of mole removal. This may be improved with lasers, microneedling/prp and fillers, but most likely needs surgical revision. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer