How can I remove a scar from mole removal? (Photos)

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I had my mole removed by a plastic surgeon, I had advised him I was prone to keloids before the surgery because I had my appendicitis surgery two years ago and have formed keloids scars. During consult I was advised that we would do excision to remove the mole and we would probably not use dissolvable stitches Incase a keloid forms and go with the stitches which would be removed later by the surgeon himself but at during surgery he did the dissolvable stitches and now I have this scar on my face

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, it's difficult to determine the best solution for you without the benefit of a formal evaluation. Generally speaking, scars can be improved with a combination of surgery and/or lasers and microneedling with PRP. Below is a more detailed reference list of the treatments available. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a scarring expert to determine which is best for your specific case. Best, Dr. Emer   1. Vascular lasers (Yellow laser, V-Beam, Excel V) 2. Fractional lasers (Fraxel, Erbium, CO2) 3. Microneedling/PRP 4. Silicone-based scar gels with growth factors 5. Excision / revision surgery   See an expert to develop a treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Best,
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian
Realself 100 Surgeon

Chris Funderburk, MD · Answer

I am in agreement with you that absorbable sutures on the facial skin are prone to worse scarring. I always use very fine, permanent sutures on the facial skin and remove them at 5-7 days for just this reason. You can have this scar revised by an experienced surgeon to get a more desirable result.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question and photographs.It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have a keloid scar. A variety of treatment options include topical steroid creams or intralesional steroid injections to flatten and soften the scar or scar revision surgery. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for an evaluation and to discuss appropriate treatment options that best suit your needs. Take care and good luck.

How can I remove a scar from mole removal? (Photos)

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