After a punch hole biopsy (it's been about 4 months), is it normal for a freckle to begin coming back?

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I got a punch hole biopsy done June 1, 2015 to remove a suspicious freckle/mole. It was one I'd had my whole life but had recently changed a lot. When a month had gone by without hearing anything I followed up with my doctors office and they said there were no abnormal results. Now it has been 4.5 months since and I just noticed what looks to be a freckle coming back. I would like to know if this can be considered normal or not? I've attached pictures. Thank you in advance.

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your recent question and photos! Based on the photos you provided I am not sure if the mole is a before or after the punch bx? However anytime a mole re-pigments after being removed it should be excised completely. I would recommend contacting your dermatologist as soon as possible to have this area looked at. Best of Luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Superficial biopsies have a finite risk of mole recurrence. If you are concerned about the mole coming back, it may be a good idea to have it recut. Best. Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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After a punch hole biopsy (it's been about 4 months), is it normal for a freckle to begin coming back?

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