I had a number of moles removed 3 months ago from my face. These where raised moles and had some pale brown pigmentation in them. After Laser removal of these moles, they came back heavily pigmented and in one case, larger than the original mole and it seems to be spreading. My cosmetic surgeon advised for me to do more laser treatments or exerision, but told me he cannot guarantee that it will improve. Any advice as to the best way to remove the pigmentation? See before and after photo. Thanks.
Answer: Mole removal
I would recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I would possibly favor complete surgical excision. However, with any procedure, you will be trading in the mole for a potential scar.
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I would recommend that you see a board certified facial plastic surgeon for an evaluation. I would possibly favor complete surgical excision. However, with any procedure, you will be trading in the mole for a potential scar.
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Answer: Gold standard these days is RF technology Raised moles can be removed in multiple ways. The gold standard these days is RF technology but they can also be removed via Erbium Laser using 2940 wavelength or even Plasma Pen. It sounds as though these were removed using 2940 Laser. If this was the case and the mole has regrown and increased in pigment it is because the mole and pigment is coming from the skin’s dermis. If pigment originates in the dermis of the skin it needs to be removed using a QSwitch 1064 Laser. This will ensure that the wavelength penetrates deep enough into the skin’s dermis to remove the pigment and the QSwitch Pulse will ensure the pigment can be effectively removed by mechanical energy as heat energy does not work on deep dermal pigment. Some moles do require two different treatments to remove them. So a raised mole that originates in the dermis of the skin will require both a QSwitch 1064 Laser and RF Technology. If there is still a raised section on the mole I would recommend removing this with RF Technology.
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March 7, 2023
Answer: Gold standard these days is RF technology Raised moles can be removed in multiple ways. The gold standard these days is RF technology but they can also be removed via Erbium Laser using 2940 wavelength or even Plasma Pen. It sounds as though these were removed using 2940 Laser. If this was the case and the mole has regrown and increased in pigment it is because the mole and pigment is coming from the skin’s dermis. If pigment originates in the dermis of the skin it needs to be removed using a QSwitch 1064 Laser. This will ensure that the wavelength penetrates deep enough into the skin’s dermis to remove the pigment and the QSwitch Pulse will ensure the pigment can be effectively removed by mechanical energy as heat energy does not work on deep dermal pigment. Some moles do require two different treatments to remove them. So a raised mole that originates in the dermis of the skin will require both a QSwitch 1064 Laser and RF Technology. If there is still a raised section on the mole I would recommend removing this with RF Technology.
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June 26, 2011
Answer: Do not laser moles
Lasers are an effective tool for certain skin conditions but should be used selectively and in my opinion mole removal should not be done with a laser. Mole removal needs to be done surgically to leave the most optimal scar and to evaluate the mole histologically to rule out any abnormalities.
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June 26, 2011
Answer: Do not laser moles
Lasers are an effective tool for certain skin conditions but should be used selectively and in my opinion mole removal should not be done with a laser. Mole removal needs to be done surgically to leave the most optimal scar and to evaluate the mole histologically to rule out any abnormalities.
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June 24, 2011
Answer: Pigment removal after Laser Surgery
Sometimes pigment returns or intensifies after laser surgery of moles or after moles have been shaved off because not all of the cells that make pigment were removed. For that reason I prefer to remove the moles surgically because I can be certain that pigment will not return and because I will have a pathological record of each mole. So the only way to guarantee removal is by surgical excision and sutured closure. Other options inlcude repeated laser treatments or cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen treatment). Talk to you surgeon, and if you're not satisfied with the options, get a second opinion from a dermatologist.
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June 24, 2011
Answer: Pigment removal after Laser Surgery
Sometimes pigment returns or intensifies after laser surgery of moles or after moles have been shaved off because not all of the cells that make pigment were removed. For that reason I prefer to remove the moles surgically because I can be certain that pigment will not return and because I will have a pathological record of each mole. So the only way to guarantee removal is by surgical excision and sutured closure. Other options inlcude repeated laser treatments or cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen treatment). Talk to you surgeon, and if you're not satisfied with the options, get a second opinion from a dermatologist.
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