Hi. I'm looking for the name of a stitchless mole removal technique a doctor told me about, that is appropriate for small flat moles. From what I could gather, he'd use some kind of scoop and let the scar heal by itself. It sounded different from the shaving method.
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Answer: Removing moles with or without sutures and stitches
You should never remove a mole with a laser. The best method of removing a facial mole, depending on its size and shape, is by shave removal. That will lead to minimal or no scarring as a result of the removal. Lasers are meant for Solar Lentigos ( brown spots), telangiectasias, rosaea, or he...
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
This should not be a problem. Moles can always form. It may not grow back from the same cells that are creating the moles you have. But you might have a predilection to forming moles and would just have to have future ones removed. But since you are under 18 you need to have your parent consent...