I have a VERY raised mole on my neck the size of a pencil eraser, that has been there ever since I can remember. It has never changed size, color, shape. The mole is dark brown in color but has a flat "neck" much like a skin tag - it is as tall as it is in diameter. I did some research and decided to remove it at home by tying it off with dental floss, similar in technique to a livestock castration. I am not concerned about scarring. Are there serious risks to this that I should be aware of?
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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...
After having a mole removed by shave excision, you should wait for at least six months to allow the area to heal completely before judging the final results. In the technique of doing a shave excision, the mole is actually "shaved off" at a very superficial level just below the surface...
This scar is still in the active phase of healing. There is still a potential for hyperpigmentation. Once the skin heals, I would recommend topical Melarase+ to minimize the risk of pigmentation of the scar. Use twice daily. Prefer over HQ creams.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
