Is there anything I can do to help minimise the scar from my shave biopsy?

June 13, 2013
Asked By:Vanessadoll in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Yesterday I had 3 moles removed by shave biopsy - 2 on my back, one on my chest. Is there anything I can do to help minimise the scar? Do you generally find that a shave biopsy gives a good cosmetic outcome? If not - would fractional laser work? Thank you!

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July 1, 2013

Answer: Mole removal

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December 11, 2013

Answer: Shave Biopsy?

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December 11, 2013

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July 1, 2013

Answer: Shave biopsy scars and improvement of scars on the face and body with laser

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 1, 2013

Answer: Shave biopsy scars and improvement of scars on the face and body with laser

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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