Scoop Method of Removal? (photo)

November 27, 2012
Asked By:abxox

I saw a dermatologist today and I have 3 moles on my face I want removing. He told me he will 'scoop' them out and a scab will form and this will heal and the scab will eventually fall off. Is this the best method? Will it leave a horrible scar?

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May 19, 2013

Answer: Scooped out moles will leave a scar the size of the tissue excised

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May 19, 2013

Answer: Scooped out moles will leave a scar the size of the tissue excised

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March 18, 2013

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March 3, 2013

Answer: Types of mole removal techniques including scoop / shave biopsy

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2013

Answer: Types of mole removal techniques including scoop / shave biopsy

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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