I am getting about 10 moles removed from my face. I have made an appointment with a general surgeon and am very anxious about scarring. I am not sure what the scars would look like (would they look worse then the moles?) The doctor said there is a chance there might be scarring but could be covered with make up and less noticeable then the moles. He also mentioned they would need stitches. So I guess my question is typically do moles leave minimal scars that are usually unnoticeable or are they noticeable? I just do not want my face to look like I was in a car accident or something of that nature.
May 3, 2011
Answer: Don't Do 10 All at Once
Any surgical procedure carries a risk of scarring, no matter how talented the doctor. Part of it depends on how you heal as well. The location of the mole on your face plays a big role. Sometimes scars can be hidden in natural skin lines, and seem quite invisible.
I would strongly caution you to NOT remove 10 moles at once on your face, particularly if they are all getting stitched. You should start with one or two representative ones and see how you heal.
You do not need an operating room and general anesthesia (as well as its cost and added risks) to remove facial moles. This can be done under local anesthetic in an office setting.
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May 3, 2011
Answer: Don't Do 10 All at Once
Any surgical procedure carries a risk of scarring, no matter how talented the doctor. Part of it depends on how you heal as well. The location of the mole on your face plays a big role. Sometimes scars can be hidden in natural skin lines, and seem quite invisible.
I would strongly caution you to NOT remove 10 moles at once on your face, particularly if they are all getting stitched. You should start with one or two representative ones and see how you heal.
You do not need an operating room and general anesthesia (as well as its cost and added risks) to remove facial moles. This can be done under local anesthetic in an office setting.
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Answer: Mole Removal Will Leave A Scar
Dear me, don’t do all 10 at once! Each surgery WILL leave a scar, every time. The question becomes what kind of scar. Best suture techniques, best sterility techniques, and techniques designed to reduce tension on a wound will yield a less noticeable scar to be sure, but a scar will nonetheless remain….permanently. I tell my patients, “I’ll trade you a beautiful scar for your brown mole.” Please don’t expect a mole eraser. A nice-looking scar is one that’s thin and flesh-toned after 3 months. In our lifetimes, I’m convinced laser technology will advance to remove moles without scars, but we’re not quite there yet.
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Answer: Mole Removal Will Leave A Scar
Dear me, don’t do all 10 at once! Each surgery WILL leave a scar, every time. The question becomes what kind of scar. Best suture techniques, best sterility techniques, and techniques designed to reduce tension on a wound will yield a less noticeable scar to be sure, but a scar will nonetheless remain….permanently. I tell my patients, “I’ll trade you a beautiful scar for your brown mole.” Please don’t expect a mole eraser. A nice-looking scar is one that’s thin and flesh-toned after 3 months. In our lifetimes, I’m convinced laser technology will advance to remove moles without scars, but we’re not quite there yet.
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