I got a mole removed from my chin by a dermatologist 5 days ago. An elevated scab formed where it was removed. I accidently broke off half the scab. It appears there is an indent under the scab. It did not bleed at all. I'm worried that the hole will not heal properly now. What should I do?
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I would seek another opinion about removing your mole. Some dermatologists may not feel comfortable removing a benign mole on the face, because removal may from a scar that the patient is not happy with. Find a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has comfort and experience in these...
This mole may be able to be removed without scarring depending on what the doctor recommends on the removal process. See a dermatologist to find out if a shave removal would be enough or if they would need to go deeper and remove the entire mole. The shave removal should only leave you with a...
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...